6324, WA

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23% of the population, which is well above the Australian average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, while 18.6% of the population were born overseas, a figure well below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 80.1% of residents. While 7.4% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion at 46.7%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 17 percentage points since 2011.

Formal qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 41.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,191, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.7% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of community support sits alongside a high rate of unpaid housework.

Family life is varied, with 50.9% of households consisting of couples with children. About 27% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 42% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rent is $220, which is far below the Australian average.

Car dependence is very high, with only 0.4% of people commuting by public transport. Public transport options are very limited, with only one stop serving the area.

The community is relatively stable, as only 30.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 22.9% of the workforce. Only 53.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the bottom 30% of all areas for overall advantage. This is consistent with the lower levels of education and income found across the community.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, and only 31.5% are within walking distance of groceries.