6236, WA

The population is significantly older than most areas, with seniors making up 19.5% of residents. While the number of children under 15 has fallen 6.4 points since 2011, de facto relationships have become more common, now accounting for 13.6% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. The proportion of people born overseas is 15.2%, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language, spoken at home by 91.5% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A little more than 45% of people report having no religion, which is higher than most areas. This figure has risen by 18 points since 2011, while Christianity remains common at 43.8%.

While the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 17.0%, this is still well below the national average. Year 12 completion has also improved, rising 7.3 points since 2011 to 48.3%.

Typical household incomes are much higher than most areas, with the usual weekly income sitting at $1,989. High earners are common here, as 25.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

People needing help with daily activities are much fewer here than in most areas, at 4.0%. Around 28.4% of residents live with a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common.

This is a highly active community where 24.2% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 14.4% of people providing support to others.

Families with children are common, making up 54.4% of households, which helps explain why homes are typically larger, with 2.6 people per home. Very few people live alone compared to other areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.4% of homes being detached. Renting is rare at 11.7%, and 41.8% of residents own their homes outright.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.9% of homes have no vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Most people drive to work, and the average trip to the city takes 116 minutes.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 28.1% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also uncommon at 3.3%.

Unemployment is much lower than most areas at 2.7%. Those who work are often in management, technicians and trades, or professional roles, with health care and agriculture being the top industries.

The area enjoys high levels of advantage, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas for access to money and resources. Overall, it sits in the top 30% of areas for general advantage.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. Most residents live far from essential services, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or health services.