6315, WA

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with the typical age being 49. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.4% of the population, a figure that rose 6.7 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 45.4% claim English ancestry. Those born overseas make up 16.1% of the population, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%.

English is the main language here, with 85.5% using it only. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, far below the national average of 22.3%.

A little over 44% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This group has grown by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 38.9% of people having completed Year 12. Just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household income is $1,206 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.1%.

Volunteering is very common, with 28.7% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, this is 8 points lower than it was in 2011.

The area has many single-person households, with 34.2% of people living alone. Because of this, the typical home has only 2.2 people, which is much lower than most areas.

Housing is mostly separate houses, and 47.1% are owned outright, far above the national average. This contributes to a typical weekly rent of just $180, which is much lower than most areas.

Most people drive to work, and 93.7% of homes are separate houses. Public transport is limited, with only 1.9% of people using it to commute.

The population is stable, with only 26.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. However, recent overseas arrivals have risen to 13.2% since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest industry, employing 30.6% of the workforce. Only 53.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 3 out of 10. This is consistent with lower levels of education and job skills compared to most other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. While health services are relatively accessible, only 51.5% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.