6322, WA

The area is far older than the national figure, and the proportion of seniors has risen by 11 points since 2011. There are currently no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that fell 2.2 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, though those born overseas make up 17.9% of the population, which is a rise of 6.2 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 87.9% of residents, and there are no longer any people who speak another language or struggle with English.

About 43.8% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 23 points since 2011 and is now slightly above the state average.

Qualifications are generally lower than the national average, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical family earning $1,410 a week. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more rose 9.4 points since 2011.

Daily living is more challenging here than in most areas, with 6.3% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also slightly more common than the national average.

Volunteering is very high at 32.8%, which is far above the national figure. This active community spirit is also seen in the 35.9% of people who do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

Families with children are common, making up 55.9% of households. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is entirely made up of detached houses, with 57.6% owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is rare and much cheaper than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $160.

Every single home has a motor vehicle, and no one commutes by public transport. Most people drive to work, while 15.2% work from home.

The population is quite stable, as only 24.1% of people moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 51.5% of the workforce. Only 49.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

Despite lower incomes, the area ranks very high for overall advantage and access to resources, scoring an 8 out of 10 compared to all other areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.