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Sherlock
6,051 km²
Among the smallest in its category, Sherlock is a sparsely populated and largely non-residential area of Western Australia. The few residents who live here are far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 78 years. It is a remote setting where the lack of services and a very low population make it distinctly different from more urban parts of the state.
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The area is sparsely populated, and the typical resident is 78, which is far older than the same figure for Western Australia and Australia.
There are no schools within 3 km, a figure that is smaller than about 59% of similar areas.
Weekly family and household incomes are both $1,375, which is well below the national and state figures. The typical personal income is $725, placing it around the middle for its level.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes in this area are smaller than most, with only 2.0 people per home, well below the national figure of 2.5.
Despite fewer people per home, the density within rooms is high, with 2.00 people per bedroom, far above the national figure of 0.80.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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