6271, WA

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and Australia. Seniors make up 19.9% of the population, a figure that has risen by 8.6 percentage points since 2011, while de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (15.0%) compared to the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community, with only 2.3% using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few people report speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents (52.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national average. This figure has risen significantly, climbing 20 percentage points since 2011.

Qualification levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,465, which is a little below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of people. This includes higher rates of mental health conditions and arthritis compared to the national average.

Unpaid care is a common feature of local life, with higher rates of people providing unpaid care and doing housework than in most similar areas. Volunteers also make up a larger share of the community than the national figure.

Families with children are common, and homes tend to be larger than average with 2.5 people per household. Conversely, fewer people live alone here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 88.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than across the state.

Car dependency is very high, with 98.1% of homes owning a vehicle and a typical commute to the city taking 116 minutes. Public transport use is very low, and there are very few stops available.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Unemployment is much lower than in most areas, at just 3.0%. The local workforce is mainly employed in health care, construction, and retail, with a lower rate of full-time employment than the state average.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, but the area ranks much lower than most for education and job skills. This results in an overall advantage score that is below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.