6335, WA

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is relatively young, with 22.3% of residents being children under 15, though the total population shrank by 9.4% since 2011.

Recent overseas arrivals have increased to 16.2%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. While 73.6% were born in Australia, there is a notable Filipino community, reflecting the rise in people born overseas to 17.2%.

The number of people using a language other than English at home rose to 8.6% since 2011. Despite this growth, the area remains very English-speaking, with 0.0% of people speaking little or no English.

About 48.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.0% have no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Education levels have improved, with 49.3% of residents now completing Year 12, up 12 points since 2011. However, the 12.8% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher remains far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,516, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Higher earners are becoming more common, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising by 10 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 7.5% of people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, affecting 10.6% of the population.

This is a highly active community where 39.1% of people volunteer, a rate far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 15.0% assisting others and 31.6% caring for children.

Families with children make up 62.4% of households, and homes are generally larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. Single-parent families are very rare here, making up only 5.6% of households.

Almost every home is a separate house (98.9%), and 88.7% have three or more bedrooms. Housing is much more affordable than in other areas, with typical weekly rents at just $200.

Cars are essential as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 21.7% have four or more cars.

The area has seen a notable shift in its makeup, with recent arrivals from overseas rising to 16.2% since 2011. About 31.9% of the population moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas at 65.8%. The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 31.1% of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area sits around the middle for most advantage measures, though its overall advantage score of 957 is smaller than about 61% of similar areas.

Many residents can easily walk to health services and groceries, with 77.8% and 75.5% living within a 15-minute walk of these amenities. However, very few homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.