6181, WA

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the number of seniors has risen to 14.1%, the proportion of children has fallen to 16.4%, leaving the area with a population of 469 people.

About 21.1% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the Australian average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while England is the primary birthplace for those born outside Australia.

English is the dominant language here, with 97.7% of people using it at home. This means only 0.6% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 58.6% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 27.1% identified this way.

Higher education is uncommon here, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Income levels are very high, with a typical household earning $2,643 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. Nearly 20% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.

Only 2.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions, such as arthritis, are reported by 27.9% of residents.

This community is active in unpaid work, with 31.5% of people caring for children and 28.4% doing significant housework, both of which are well above the national average. About 5.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 65.1% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 96.7% have three or more bedrooms. While 34.0% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,382, which is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, as there are no stops or routes within the postcode.

The population is very stable, with only 25.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded in the latest census.

Job prospects are strong, with 72.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in construction, mining, or manufacturing.

The area scores a maximum of 10 for access to money and resources, contributing to an overall advantage score that is higher than about 74% of all areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.