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Wijilawarrim
1,489 km²
A very young and small population of 21 people makes up the community of Wijilawarrim. It is a place where nearly half of all residents are children under 15, making it far younger than the national average. Most people here are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and families tend to live in larger households. The area is sparsely populated and heavily reliant on cars for all daily needs.
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The community is far younger than the usual Australian area, with a typical age of 29 and no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 47.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, and there are no residents born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here, as the 14.3% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is served by one independent secondary school, which is much smaller than most similar schools.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $949, far below the state figure of $1,815.
Residents report very few health issues, with only 14.3% having a long-term health condition and no one needing help with daily activities.
First Nations people make up 85.7% of the community, with a typical personal income of $350, which is well below the national figure of $540.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household, and most families consist of couples with children.
Living arrangements are crowded, with 1.2 people per bedroom, though the typical weekly rent of $45 is far below the national figure.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.
The population is somewhat mobile, with 38.1% of residents having moved house in the last five years.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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