Jerramungup

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships. While the number of seniors has risen to 16.6% since 2011, the population remains notably young due to the high percentage of children.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.0% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Scottish and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for 87.0% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, and very few—just 0.3%—speak little or no English.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 54.4%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase from 2011, when only 30.4% identified this way.

About half of residents have completed Year 12, and those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.9% of adults. Qualifications are often linked to the local economy, with a high number of degrees in engineering and agriculture.

Typical personal weekly income is $870, which is a little above the national figure. While family incomes are slightly below the state average, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week has risen since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas. Only 3.1% of people require help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 37.9% of people volunteer, a rate far above the national figure. There is also a high proportion of people performing unpaid housework and caring for children.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,083, which is far above the state and national figures. The median age for this group is 29, noticeably older than the national average.

Homes are often occupied by couples with children or people living alone, the latter of which is much more common here than in most areas. There are very few one-parent families compared to other regions.

Detached houses are the norm for 92.2% of homes. Rent is very affordable at a typical weekly cost of $186, and 38.7% of residents own their homes outright.

Cars are essential here, as only 1.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, 22.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 39.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 15.6% of the population.

The economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 50.8% of the workforce. Unemployment is very low at 1.5%, and full-time employment is well above the national average.

Jerramungup is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage and access to resources. This is consistent with the high proportion of managers in the local workforce.

The area is cooler and wetter than much of Western Australia, with an average maximum temperature of 23.1 degrees and annual rainfall of 438mm.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.2. Very few homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, though many are near parks and schools.