6312, WA

The typical resident is 43, which is older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 22.1% of the population, a figure well above the rest of the state, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is also much higher than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 16.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

About 9.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 46.6%, while 39.4% of residents report having no religion. This latter group has grown by 14 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly income sitting at $1,312. Only 13.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, although this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 30.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. People needing help with daily activities are also more common than in the rest of the state.

Volunteering is a standout feature, with 24.1% of people volunteering—a rate far above the national figure. In contrast, fewer people here provide unpaid care for children compared to most other areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per household. There is a high number of people living alone (35.2%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families than in most other areas.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 91.3%, and 36% are owned outright. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, though typical weekly rents are well below the national figure.

Cars are essential, as only 1.1% of people commute by public transport. This is reflected in the very low number of public transport stops and departures compared to the state average.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.1% of the population, which is well above the state average. Meanwhile, 34.5% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

The area ranks lower than most similar areas across all advantage measures, including access to money, job skills, and overall social advantage.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.1, which is well below the state average. Only 18.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.