Cunderdin

The community is slightly younger than the state and national average, with 20.4% of people being children under 15. About 18.1% of residents are seniors, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Scottish and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the main language for 86.3% of people, and the 6.3% who use another language at home is far below the national average. Notably, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 20 points since 2011 to 41.8%, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 6.1 points since 2011 to 44.2%.

Typical family weekly income is $1,971, which is higher than in most similar areas. Despite this, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national average at 11.4%.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 3.5% needing help with daily activities. About 27% of people live with a long-term health condition, most commonly asthma and arthritis.

Local participation is very high, with 30.7% of people volunteering and 29% caring for children unpaid. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is older than the national average, with a typical age of 35. While typical personal incomes are far below the national figure, Year 12 completion is higher than most areas at 37.9%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.5 people per home and 62.2% of households being couples with children. Conversely, 31.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.9% of dwellings. Many residents own their homes outright (40.7%), and typical weekly rents of $200 are far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.7% of people using public transport to get to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the drive to the city takes about 99 minutes.

About 34.4% of people have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.3% of the population, though this is 12 points lower than in 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 28.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 61.6%, though the unemployment rate is a little higher at 5.4%.

The town has a general advantage score of 6, which is higher than about 60% of similar areas. However, the population has fallen by 3.1% since 2021, one of the lowest growth rates in the region.

Cunderdin is much drier than most areas, with average annual rainfall of 297mm. Temperatures are generally higher than the state average, though minimum temperatures are well below the state figure.

The town is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. Only 12.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and no homes have a full 15-minute-city walkshed.