6304, WA

The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 56 and 34.2% of people aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.3% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 45.5% and 39.6% respectively. While 18.5% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 85.7% of people using it only. Only 3.2% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Religious affiliation has shifted over the last decade, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 20 points since 2011 to reach 40.8%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 38.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,055 a week. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average, and arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.3%.

Volunteering is very high at 23.4%, well above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual rate of people who have served in the Defence Force, at 4.6%.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per home and 31.8% of people living alone. This is consistent with the area's high number of seniors and couples without children.

Home ownership is very strong, with 54.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $200.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 53.5% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. It is a long way from the city, with a typical drive time of 86 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as only 25.8% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average and shows a decline in mobility since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the main industries, employing 30.2% of the workforce. However, the unemployment rate of 6.2% is a little above the national figure.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 3 out of 10. This reflects the lower typical incomes and lower levels of educational qualifications compared to other regions.

Most residents are car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3. This is far below the state average, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or groceries.