6240, WA

The community is far older than the national average, with nearly 30% of residents aged 65 and over. This shift is stark, as the number of seniors rose by 18 points since 2011 while the proportion of children fell by 13 points.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17% were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas but far below the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language, with 87.9% of people using it only. Very few residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A majority of the community has no religion, at 54.5%, which is far above the national figure and represents a 22 point increase since 2011.

About 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in similar areas. Qualifications are often in engineering, education, and management.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the state and national figures, yet 17.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 34.5% of people affected, including a high rate of mental health conditions.

Volunteerism is much higher than the national average at 23%. Similarly, nearly 30% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, well above the state figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and there are no one-parent families. Households are slightly smaller than the national average, typically holding 2.3 people.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 84.4% have three or more bedrooms. While 43.8% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments that are well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. This is reflected in the fact that every single home owns a motor vehicle.

The population is quite stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

About 62.2% of adults are working or looking for work, with no one currently unemployed. Major industries include agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

This area ranks very high for overall advantage, scoring an 8 out of 10 compared to all other areas, driven by excellent access to money and resources.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.