6346, WA

The typical resident is 39 years old, and the area has far fewer seniors than the national figure. About 16.5% of people are in de facto relationships, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the primary language for 84.4% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 6.4% since 2011, this is still far below the national figure.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 53.0%. This is far above the national average and represents a significant increase of 23 percentage points since 2011.

About 46.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure. However, the area has a much higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most similar areas.

Personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,131. This is well above both the state and national figures, and 17.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.6%) compared to the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.2% of people pitching in—a rate far above the national average. This community focus extends to unpaid childcare, which is also a little above the national figure.

Families with children make up 57.2% of households. The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Detached houses are the norm for 95.3% of homes, far above the national average. Housing is relatively affordable, with typical weekly rents of $210 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $830, both of which are far below national figures.

While most people drive to work, 15.2% work from home, which is well above the state average. Public transport use is also a little above the national figure, supported by a high number of stops per 1,000 people.

The area has seen a significant increase in recent arrivals from overseas, with 18.7% arriving recently—well above the national average.

Employment is very strong, with a much lower unemployment rate (2.5%) than the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or mining.

The area sits around the middle of most advantage rankings, with a score of 959, which is slightly lower than the national average of 1,000.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from parks and schools compared to the state average. Interestingly, it has far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the rest of Western Australia.