Donnybrook-Balingup

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 49 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. This senior presence has grown significantly, as the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose 9.3 points since 2011.

While most residents were born in Australia, 18.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish heritage.

English is the primary language for 89.1% of people, meaning far fewer residents use another language at home compared to the state and national figures. Only 0.7% of the population speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011 to reach 49.6%. This is far above the national average.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with bachelor degrees than most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average at 14.6%. Year 12 completion is far below the national figure, sitting at 42.1%.

Typical weekly family incomes are well below the state and national figures at $1,688. However, typical personal incomes have risen by $162 since 2011 to reach $658.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 31.0% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 11.5%.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.2% of people helping out, a rate well above the national figure. There is also a high level of unpaid housework, with 29.8% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on these tasks.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.5% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 15.5%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Families here tend to be traditional, with couples with children making up 50.0% of households. One-parent families are much less common than in most other areas at 10.3%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.4% of homes. A high 43.2% of residents own their home outright, and rentals are far less common than across the state.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.7% of people commuting by public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, as only 1.5% of households are without one.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people moved into the area in the last five years compared to most other regions. Recent arrivals from overseas also fell 3.6 points since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are key industries, employing 13.6% of the workforce. About 56.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average.

The area ranks high for access to money and resources, scoring better than 90% of similar areas. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 60% of other regions.

The climate is much cooler than the state average, with a far lower minimum temperature of 9.1 degrees. Rainfall is also far above the Western Australian average at 690mm annually.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5. Access to groceries, schools, and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.