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North Trayning
243 km²
A very young population defines North Trayning, where over half of the 26 residents are children under 15. This makes the community noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged just 31. The area is largely non-residential in feel, though those who do live here earn personal incomes well above the state and national averages. It is a small, quiet pocket in Western Australia where families are the primary household type.
Household incomes here are high, yet North Trayning's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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Children under 15 make up 53.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, there are no residents aged 65 and over, and the typical age of 31 is noticeably younger than the Western Australian average of 38.
About 19.2% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, although this remains well below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home for 88.5% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is 0.0%, which is far below the state and national figures.
People with no religion make up 46.2% of the community, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 42.3%.
There is one primary school in the area, though the average school size and school advantage scores are among the lowest at this level.
Typical personal incomes are among the highest for similar areas and are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,199.
The community is very healthy, with only 11.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is well below the state and national figures.
Homes in this area are slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home, compared to the national figure of 2.5.
Weekly rent is very low at $100, which is far below both the state and national figures.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population has seen some movement, with 34.6% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 111%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (33%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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