6290, WA

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 61. Children under 15 make up only 9.7% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

About 21.7% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 53.5%.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of residents. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 48.2%, a figure that rose 20 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than the state, with 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose to 43.6% since 2011.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $901, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 37.7% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.1% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 31.3%, far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 15.1% doing so.

Homes are small and often occupied by one person, with 36.4% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Home ownership is very strong, with 53.8% of houses owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $275.

Most people drive to work, and only 1.4% use public transport. The area is largely car-dependent, though 12.5% of people work from home.

While 36.1% of residents moved in the last five years, there were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021, a sharp fall from 2011.

Only 40.6% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national average. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.2%.

The area ranks lower than most similar areas for overall advantage, with a score of 937 compared to the national average of 1,000.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.1. Many homes are far from basic services, such as schools and public transport.