6256, WA

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the state and national average. However, children under 15 make up 20.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 48.8%. Those born overseas make up 13.4% of the community, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below both the state and national averages, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (48.8%) reported having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with 51.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 17.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are well below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly personal income is $802, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the state and national averages.

Residents here are generally healthier than most, with a very low rate of mental health conditions (4.1%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities compared to the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 31.4% of people helping out, a rate far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 60% of households. People living alone account for 24.2% of the population, which is slightly lower than the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is much less common here, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is more common here than in the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most other areas. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work (71.8%) and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries for workers.

Residents have high access to money and resources, placing the area in the top 10% of similar areas for financial advantage.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.