6262, WA

The typical resident is 54, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This age gap is driven by a large senior population and a smaller number of children, who make up only 15.6% of the community.

About 70% of residents were born in Australia, while 18.6% were born overseas, a figure that has remained steady since 2011. English is the most common ancestry at 47.6%.

Language diversity is very low, with only 2.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (55.3%) report having no religion, a figure that rose by 20 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

Schooling levels are lower than the state average, with 42.7% of residents completing Year 12. However, 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which has risen slightly over the last decade.

Typical incomes are much lower than those in most areas, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,044. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.6% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 6% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 29.8%, which is far above the national figure. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than people in most other areas.

Living arrangements vary, with 30.9% of people living alone and 46.8% in couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here than across Australia.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.7%), and 52% are owned outright. Rents are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $187.

Car dependence is high, with only 1.1% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. However, 21.5% of workers operate from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, as only 21.1% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most other areas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the primary industries, employing 32.5% of the workforce. About 52.3% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage, with a score of 4 out of 10. This reflects the lower typical incomes and education levels compared to the rest of the state.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. Most homes are far from health services, groceries and public transport.