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Walyormouring

246 km²

Far from the city and devoid of public transport, Walyormouring is a tiny, sparsely populated rural area in Western Australia. It is a quiet community of just 36 people where the typical resident is 45, noticeably older than the state and national figure. The area is distinguished by a high rate of volunteering and a strong presence of former Defence Force members. Most residents are born in Australia and speak only English, creating a very uniform local character.

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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most areas, while the proportion of people aged 65 and over is well below the state average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, or Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

A high number of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the Western Australian and national averages.

While no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, 72.4% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far above the state and national figures.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,089, well above the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, which is far below most other areas.

The community is in good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily assistance being well below state and national levels.

Participation is very high, with 60% of people volunteering and 15.6% having served in the Defence Force, both of which are far above the national average.

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

Homes are slightly larger than the national average, with a typical 2.8 people per household, and the vast majority are couples with children.

Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $140, which is far below the figures for the state and the rest of Australia.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and a drive time to the city of 109 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

Jobs are common here, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is well below the national figure at 0.0%.

There are no shops, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent.

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