6373, WA

Families with children are common here, as 20.7% of the population are under 15, which is higher than most areas. The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than the state and national averages of 38.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93.9% born here and very few overseas arrivals, far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home for 92.7% of residents, and no one speaks little or no English, which is far below the national average.

About 41.5% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011 and sits close to the state average.

While 60.3% of residents finished Year 12—higher than most areas—those with a bachelor degree or higher (13.2%) are far fewer than the national average.

This is a wealthy area where typical household income is $2,125 a week, a little above the state and national figures. Households earning $3,000 or more per week have increased significantly since 2011 to reach 30.8%.

No residents currently need help with daily activities, though long-term health conditions are slightly more common than the national average at 30.5%.

Community spirit is very high, with 55.9% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common than in most areas.

Homes are larger than usual with an average of 2.9 people per household, and no one in the area lives alone.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with every single home having three or more bedrooms. A huge 73.1% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 42.6% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is very stable, as only 13.9% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 83.3% working full-time. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area ranks among the most advantaged in the nation for access to money, resources, and job skills, scoring a 9 or 10 across all advantage measures.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9, as there are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.