Quairading

The population is far older than the state average, with seniors making up 32.2% of the community. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the national figure at 15.9%, a trend that has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (9.5%) than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is used in the vast majority of homes, with only 2.2% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure. Consequently, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as those with no religion (33.1%) are well below the national figure. Christianity remains the most common faith at 38.6%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 28.8%.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,129. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than in the state, with 28.7% of people affected. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 10.6% of residents.

Volunteering is much more common here than across Australia, with 24.3% of people helping out. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the state average.

First Nations people make up 7.7% of the population, well above the national figure. This group is typically older than the national average, with a median age of 33.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (32.3%), which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than average at $130.

The area is highly car-dependent, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and almost every home owns a vehicle. It is a long trip to the city, taking about 140 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals rose to 12.1% since 2011.

Agriculture is the dominant industry, employing 41.6% of the workforce. While full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average.

The area has a lower overall advantage score (941) than the national average. Population growth has been negative since 2021, falling 2.5% while the state grew.

The climate is characterized by low rainfall (333mm) and cool nights, with an average minimum temperature far below the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most people can walk to health services, few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or groceries.