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South Murchison
11,592 km²
Working from home or walking to work are the primary ways people get around in South Murchison, a tiny community of 73 people. It is a remarkably young place, where the typical resident is just 27 and nearly 40% of the population are children. This young profile is reflected in the high number of large families and de facto relationships. The area is deeply rooted in First Nations culture, with over half the population identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
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This is a very young community with a typical age of 27, far younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 39.7% of the population, which is far above the Australian average of 18.2%.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.
About 17.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the Western Australian average. However, no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.
About 38.4% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.2%.
Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and 44.4% completing Year 12. The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.
Typical weekly family income is $1,625, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions than the rest of the country, with only 11.0% reporting one, compared to 27.7% nationally. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework is common here, with 28.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national average of 20.7%.
First Nations people make up a large part of the community, and 16.3% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national figure. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $374, much lower than the national figure of $540.
Homes here are larger than most, with 3.2 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Couples with children make up the majority of families at 57.4%.
Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $138, far below the national figure of $375. Crowding is high, with 1.1 people per bedroom, well above the national average.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Consequently, 33.3% of workers work from home, a figure far above the national average of 21.0%.
About 32.3% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The area has a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high full-time employment rate of 76.2%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in education and training.
There are no street intersections in the area. Walkable amenities are few, with schools being the only type of amenity available.
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