6330, WA

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 23.4% of people aged 65 or over, a figure that rose 6.0 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.3% were born overseas—a figure that is far below the Western Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for 86.8% of the population.

English is the primary language for 87.8% of the community. Only 6.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents—50.6%—report having no religion, which is far above the national average. This figure has risen significantly by 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with 45.9% of residents having completed Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose 4.3 points since 2011 to 15.6%.

Typical incomes are low, with the usual weekly household income of $1,349 sitting well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 13.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this is 7.8 points higher than in 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes 10.7% of residents with a mental health condition, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Volunteering is high at 21.0%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 12.8% of people providing some form of unpaid care.

Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national average of 25.6%. One-parent families also make up a higher share of the community than in most similar areas at 14.7%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 90.4% of all dwellings. These homes are typically large, with 81.1% having three or more bedrooms, and 37.6% are owned outright.

Cars are the primary way to get around, as only 0.8% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is also rare at 6.1%, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is relatively mobile, with 38.3% of people having moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen 6.7 points since 2011 to 6.6%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in the rest of the state, with a rate of 57.2%. Full-time employment is also much lower than most areas at 54.3%.

The area sits around the middle of similar regions for access to money and resources, though it ranks lower for education and job skills.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 being among the lowest at this level.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.2. Access to essentials is limited, as fewer than half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or schools.