6286, WA

The population has aged slightly, with a typical resident now 42, though there are more children under 15 than in most similar areas. De facto relationships are far more common here than across Australia, reaching 22.1%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 23.8% of people were born overseas, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 85% of the community. Only 6.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents—62.2%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 27 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 24.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also risen since 2011 to reach 57.1%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,658, which is a little below the national figure. While typical incomes are modest, 11.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing daily help.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.2% of people pitching in, well above the national average. A high number of residents also provide unpaid childcare.

Most households consist of couples, with 55.6% having children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, though they tend to be smaller, with far fewer having three or more bedrooms compared to the state average. Renting is more common than in most similar areas.

The area is very reliant on cars, with 50.8% of homes having two vehicles and almost no one using public transport to commute. Working from home is common, at 17.7%.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.6% of people moving house in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

More people are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is far below the national figure. Agriculture, manufacturing, and education are key industries.

The area ranks better than most similar locations for overall advantage, with a score of 1,001, which is slightly above the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score and very few homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, schools, or parks.