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Youndegin

155 km²

A significant gap exists between this tiny settlement and the rest of the state, particularly in income and education. Youndegin is a sparsely populated area of just 33 people with a distinctive age profile, where children under 15 and seniors over 65 each make up about 24% of the community. This mix of very young and old residents is paired with a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, making it a unique rural outpost in Western Australia.

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Demographics & Identity

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The community is much older than the national figure, with a typical age of 44. It has a high proportion of children under 15 (27.3%) and seniors aged 65 and over (24.2%), both of which are well above Western Australian levels.

Age groups

Children (0–14) 27.3%

Young adults (25–44) 24.2%

Seniors (65+) 24.2%

Older adults (45–64) 9.1%

33 Population —

44 yrs Median age — Here 44 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

12.1% First Nations — Here 12.1% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

24.2% Aged 65+ — Here 24.2% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

27.3% Under 15 — Here 27.3% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.1% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Birthplace

Australia 81.8%

England 12.1%

9.1% Born overseas — Here 9.1% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the only language used at home, with no one speaking another language or reporting little to no English, a trend far below the state and national averages.

Languages

English only 93.9%

0.0% Other language — Here 0.0% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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Christianity is the main faith for 69.7% of residents, while 27.3% have no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Religion

Christianity 72%
No religion 28%

27.3% No religion — Here 27.3% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 33.3% completing Year 12.

0.0% Bachelor+ — Here 0.0% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

33.3% Year 12 — Here 33.3% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly family income of $1,458 and a typical personal income of $606.

Income bands

$650–$1,499 40.0%

$1,333 Household income — Here $1,333 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$606 Personal income — Here $606 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,458 Family income — Here $1,458 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

0.0% High earners Here 0.0% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

Health & Disability

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Health challenges are common here, with 42.4% of people having a long-term health condition and 12.1% needing help with daily activities, both figures being well above the national average.

42.4% Health condition Here 42.4% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

0.0% Mental health Here 0.0% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

12.1% Needs assistance — Here 12.1% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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This is a highly active community where 45.8% of people volunteer and 20.8% have served in the Defence Force, both figures far above the state average.