Kent

The community is younger than most, with a high proportion of children and very few seniors, who make up only 9.6% of the population. De facto relationships are more common here than in most areas, and the population shrank slightly by 4.1% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (10.4%) compared to the rest of the state. English and Scottish ancestry are the most common heritage groups after Australian.

English is the primary language for 85.5% of residents. While the number of people using another language at home rose to 4.5% since 2011, this is still far below the national and state figures.

A majority of residents report having no religion (51.9%), which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 23 points since 2011.

Year 12 completion is much higher than in most similar areas, and there is a strong focus on agriculture and environment qualifications. The area has a high number of primary schools per 1,000 children.

Incomes are high here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,103, which is well above the state and national figures. Typical family and household incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with a much lower rate of long-term health and mental health conditions than most areas. Very few people require help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 34.9% of people helping out, far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children, which is a little above the state figure.

The First Nations community is very small, consisting of just 3 people. This group is far older than the national average and earns a personal income well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home and a high number of couples with children. Only 2.0% of families are one-parent households, which is far below the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses (96.0%), many of which are owned outright. Rent and mortgage payments are among the lowest in the region, and 87.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Car ownership is universal, as no homes are without a vehicle. Working from home is far more common here than in the rest of the state, while public transport is almost non-existent.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. However, recent overseas arrivals are more common here than in most areas.

Employment is very strong, with a high rate of full-time work and a very low unemployment rate of 1.5%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Kent is an area of high advantage, ranking in the top 10% for access to resources and job skills. It is considered one of the least disadvantaged areas compared to all other regions.

The area receives more rainfall than the state average, though it experiences much lower minimum temperatures than most other parts of Western Australia.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to health services, groceries, or public transport within 15 minutes.