Kulin

Kulin has a population that is noticeably older than the national figure, and the number of seniors has risen 6.6 points since 2011. While 20.5% of residents are children, the total population shrank by 6.9% over the last decade.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 9.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here. Only 2.5% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views have shifted quickly since 2011, with the number of people reporting no religion rising by 22 points to reach 43.4%. This is well above the national average.

While 52.5% of residents completed Year 12, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average at 13.2%. Education and agriculture are the most common fields of study.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. Weekly family income is about the same as the national figure at $2,225, but this has risen by over $1,000 since 2011.

The community is relatively healthy, with only 2.7% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. About 27.6% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, and 30.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is small, with just 23 people. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 33.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than average, with 2.5 people per household. Couples with children make up 56.9% of families, and one-parent families are very rare.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.4% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in detached houses with three or more bedrooms, and typical rents are much lower than elsewhere in the state.

The town is heavily dependent on cars, as only 1.0% of people use public transport to get to work. However, 22.5% of workers operate from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 21.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 53.5% of the workforce. The area has a very high employment rate and a tiny unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

Kulin ranks very high for overall advantage and access to resources, scoring a 9 out of 10. This is larger than about 90% of similar areas.

The area receives far more annual rainfall than the state average, though its minimum temperatures are well below the Western Australian figure.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and few are near public transport.