6306, WA

The area is much older than most, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 27.9% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 9.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (9.5%) compared to the rest of the state. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 85.6% of the community, and the share of people using another language at home is far below the national average, though it has risen slightly since 2011.

About 40.6% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.5%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.6% completing Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,318, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, more households are earning $3,000 or more a week than they were in 2011.

Health challenges are more common here, as 36.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.0% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteering is very high, with 28.4% of people pitching in, which is far above the national figure. More people also spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to most areas.

Families with couples and children make up 50.8% of households, while 28.1% of people live alone. Household sizes are about the same as the national average at 2.4 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 50.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a very long drive time to the city and zero people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 18.3% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved house in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also well below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 41.9% of the workforce. Full-time employment is a little higher than the national average, though fewer adults overall are working or looking for work.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions, with a score that is smaller than about 70% to 80% of similar areas.

The number of recorded offences per 100,000 people is lower than in most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents face significant gaps in access, with no one within a 15-minute walk of health services.