Wagin

Wagin is far older than most areas, with the typical resident being 49 and seniors making up 27.5% of the population. This trend has grown since 2011, while the number of children under 15 has fallen to 15.7%.

Most of the population was born in Australia, though 16.1% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 45.8% and 41.3% respectively.

English is the primary language for 85.3% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A growing number of residents report no religion, rising 18 points since 2011 to reach 43.8%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Western Australian average of 23.8%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,183 per week. However, these figures have risen since 2011, with the typical household earning $357 more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.0% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.5%.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.9% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of community spirit sits alongside a low rate of unpaid childcare.

There are 49 First Nations people in Wagin. This group has a typical personal income of $466, which is a little below the national figure.

Many people live alone, making up 35.4% of households, which is well above the state average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.2 people.

Housing is very stable, with 45.2% of homes owned outright and a typical weekly rent of $195, which is far below the national figure. Most homes are separate houses.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as only 2.0% of people use public transport to get to work. Only one public transport stop serves the area.

The community is very stable, with only 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest industry, employing 26.7% of the workforce. However, fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas.

Wagin has an overall advantage score of 921, which is lower than the national average. This reflects lower levels of typical income and job skills compared to other regions.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with an annual rainfall of 376mm. Temperatures are generally lower than in the rest of Western Australia.

The town is somewhat walkable, though only 34.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have good access to health services compared to the state average.