6221, WA

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, and the number of children under 15 has fallen sharply since 2011 to just 7.9%. It is a small community of 291 people, with 45.8% of residents being married.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.5%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.3% of people, which is far above the national average. Only 4.5% of residents use another language at home, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Over half the community identifies as Christian (55.7%), while 37.8% report having no religion. The share of people with no religion rose by 14 points since 2011.

A small number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (13.3%), which is far below the national figure. Qualifications are most common in engineering and agriculture.

Typical household income is $1,916 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical personal income is $602, which is well below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 29.6% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent reports.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.6% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, though the number of people caring for children has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a high rate of one-parent families (15.6%). Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Large separate houses dominate the landscape, and 44.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, higher than most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute and no homes without a vehicle. It takes about 177 minutes to drive to the city.

Movement into the area is lower than the state average, and there were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.

Full-time employment is higher than the national figure at 62.3%, though the unemployment rate is also a little higher. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry.

The area ranks high for access to money and resources, placing it above 90% of similar areas. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 70% of other areas.

The walkability score is 0.0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. Residents are completely reliant on cars for all daily needs.