6359, WA

The area is noticeably older than the rest of the country, with a typical age of 43. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.2% of the population, a figure that has risen by 8.5 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 42.8% and 40.5% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and no residents report speaking little or no English.

About 35.5% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national average. This figure has risen by 14 points since 2011, while Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.2%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $1,096. This helps explain why 11.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Those with long-term health conditions (21.2%) and those needing help with daily activities (3.6%) are both well below the national figures.

Volunteering is very common here, with 35.3% of people pitching in, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per household. There is a high proportion of people living alone at 31.8%, which is well above the national average.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, 85.3% of which have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 45.7% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Most people rely on cars, and only 2.5% use public transport to get to work. This is consistent with the fact that very few homes (2.2%) are without a motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved in the last five years compared to the state average. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most other areas.

Employment is strong, with 69.0% of people working full-time and a very low unemployment rate of 2.5%. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area sits in the top 60% of all areas for overall advantage, with a score of 993. Residents generally have good access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.1. This is reflected in the fact that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.