6067, WA

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 33 and 24.4% of people being children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 60% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas and no recent arrivals from overseas reported in the 2021 census.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Nearly half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 35 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are far below the national figure, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 24.3% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $849, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common, as 40% of people have a long-term health condition and 26.7% report a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national average.

Community participation is very low, with no residents reporting that they care for children unpaid or do significant housework.

Single-parent families are extremely common, making up 85.7% of households, which helps explain why homes are more crowded than usual at 3.0 people per home.

Renters make up 75% of the area, though the typical weekly rent of $150 is much lower than the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 28% of homes have no motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops available.

About 35% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 32.3% and only 10.8% of adults working or looking for work.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and access to resources, though it scores highly for education and job skills relative to similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.