6383, WA

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 7.9%, though this fell from 14.8% in 2011. It is an ageing community where children under 15 make up only 15.9% of the population, well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (9.3%) than the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average.

About 38.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 33% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well below the national average, though it has risen 11 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 28.4% of residents completing Year 12 and just 7.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,115. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.7%, which is a little above the state average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 10.8% of the population.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 23.7% of people helping out, despite a 13 point drop since 2011.

Living arrangements are often solitary, as 32.4% of people live alone, well above the national figure. This contributes to a lower number of people per home (2.2) compared to the rest of the country.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 57.2% owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly payment of just $130.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and a long drive time of 109 minutes to the city. However, 14.6% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, as only 21.8% of people moved in the last five years, among the lowest rates for similar areas. This is despite a rise in recent overseas arrivals to 12.6%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 37.5% of workers. While full-time employment is high at 63.9%, only 37.1% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources, scoring a 3 out of 10 compared to all other areas.

Most of the area is car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.8. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, very few are within easy walking distance of public transport or schools.