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Warumungu
39,871 km²
A very small and young community, Warumungu is predominantly First Nations with a typical resident aged just 28. It is a place where many people speak a traditional language and a high proportion of the population are children under 15. This youthful character is reflected in the large family households and the significant number of residents who provide unpaid childcare. Set in a vast area, the community is marked by low typical incomes and a high unemployment rate.
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This is a very young community where 33.6% of people are children under 15, and the typical resident is just 28. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 77.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure.
The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.
Language diversity is very high here, with 56.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the 22.3% seen across Australia.
About 63.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 26% report no religion, which is much lower than the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is low, with only 23.7% of people completing Year 12 and just 4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the national averages.
Household incomes are very low, with a typical weekly family income of $912 and a typical personal income of $404, both far below the national figures.
Health outcomes are unusual for the region; only 9.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 0% need help with daily activities, both far below the national average.
Childcare is a major part of local life, with 57.6% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national figure of 26.3%.
First Nations people make up the bulk of the population, and 74.3% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure of 12.3%.
Homes are often crowded, with an average of 3.8 people per home, and 69.5% of families are couples with children.
Housing is primarily made up of separate houses, though 0% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is very low at just $60.
The area is highly car-dependent, with 28.1% of homes having no motor vehicle, far above the national figure of 7.4%.
The population is very stable, with only 16.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
Unemployment is very high at 42.6%, far above the national figure of 5.1%, and only 47.5% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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