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Willyung

36 km²

Daily life in Willyung is almost entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport and no shops or health services within walking distance. This rural community of 635 people is notably family-oriented, with a much higher proportion of children and larger households than most similar areas. Residents generally earn more than the national figure, though they are often less formally qualified. It is a place where nearly 90% of homes are separate houses, reflecting a spacious, low-density lifestyle in regional Western Australia.

Household incomes here are high, yet Willyung's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. However, children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

While 17.2% of people were born overseas—higher than in many similar areas—this is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 2.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 42.8% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average but well above the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are strong here, with the typical household earning $2,022 a week, which is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the national figure.

Health outcomes are slightly better than average, with 25.7% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.

Community spirit is high, as 22.8% of people volunteer—well above the national figure. More people also provide unpaid care for children and housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 11 people. The typical personal income for this group is $850, which is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 63.3% of families are couples with children and one-parent families are very rare.

Most people live in separate houses, and 83.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,143, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Every single home in the area has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 0.9% is well below the national average of 5.1%.

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

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