6165, WA

The population is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 52. There are no children under 15 in the area, and the total population has fallen from 124 to 64 people since 2011.

Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with New Zealand being the most frequent overseas birthplace.

About 12.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the Western Australian and national figures.

A large majority of the community—57.8%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure and represents a 36 point increase since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 37.7% of adults completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual personal weekly income at $599. Only 4.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well below the state average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.5% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, no one in the area currently needs help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children and housework is far below the state average, which is consistent with the fact that there are no children in the area. Volunteers make up 16.4% of the community.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling. Couples without children make up the largest group at 65.7%, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 85% have three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly loan payments of $833 are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for commuting, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Every single home has a motor vehicle.

Movement into the area is higher than in most similar places, with 35.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is very high at 74.3%, far above the national average. Most people work in transport, warehousing, or manufacturing, and there is currently no unemployment.

Residents have relatively good access to money and resources, scoring 8 out of 10. However, the area ranks lower for overall advantage and job skills compared to most other regions.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. There are no groceries, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.