6320, WA

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is far above the national figure and has risen by 8.1 points since 2011. While children under 15 make up a high 21.8% of the community, the typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the Australian average.

Very few people were born overseas, with only 8.5% of residents born outside Australia. This is far below the national figure, and the number has barely changed over the last decade.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national and state figures, and it is rare to find someone here who speaks little or no English.

Over half of the residents identify as Christians. Those with no religion make up 33.4% of the community, which is well below the national figure, though this group has grown by 17 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 41.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure, and the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is also much lower than usual at 9.7%.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,307. However, incomes are rising, with the typical family income increasing by $697 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions affect 27.6% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 10.3%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 33.3% of people helping out, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also well above the national figure at 15.9%.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.7% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.3% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Detached houses make up 95.9% of dwellings, and typical weekly rents are much lower than average at $164.

A high 29.9% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national figure. Most residents rely on cars, as only 2.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 59.4% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.8%.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage and access to resources. However, its score for education and job skills is higher than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.