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Quelagetting

198 km²

A small population of just 32 people makes Quelagetting a very sparsely populated area. This is a noticeably young community, where the typical resident is only 35 and children under 15 make up a far above average 34.4% of the population. These family-focused dynamics are reflected in the large households and a lack of residents born overseas. It is a quiet, rural pocket of Western Australia where most people have lived for at least five years.

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The area is much younger than most similar places, with children under 15 making up 34.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. Those aged 65 and over account for 18.8%, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state average.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with 0.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those who identified an ancestry most commonly listed Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the main language for 75% of the community. While 9.4% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the main faith here, with 65.6% of residents identifying as such. The proportion of people with no religion is 18.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

There are no schools within 3 km of this area.

Incomes are strong here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,042, which is well above the national figure. Typical household and family incomes are also a little above the state average.

Very few people have long-term health issues, with only 9.4% reporting a condition, far below the national figure. However, mental health conditions are reported by 9.4% of the population, which is a little above the state average.

No residents in this area have served in the Defence Force, a figure slightly below the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families are large, with 3.9 people per home, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, and 83.3% of households are couples with children.

Crowding is higher than usual, with one person per bedroom, a figure well above the state and national averages.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available and a 107-minute drive to the city.

The community is very stable, with only 13.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 41%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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