6391, WA

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 41 and over 20% of the population aged 65 or over. However, it also has a high proportion of children under 15, at 21.6%, which is well above the Australian average.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, and far fewer people were born overseas (11.5%) compared to the state average of 32.2%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average.

A large shift has occurred since 2011, with the number of people reporting no religion rising 17 points to 44.2%, which is well above the national figure.

Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher (14.6%) are far below the national average, though 51.3% of residents have completed Year 12. The local school system is entirely government-run and consists only of primary schools.

Typical weekly personal income is $996, which is a little above the national figure. Weekly family incomes are also higher than most areas, reaching a typical $2,230.

Residents generally enjoy good health; the proportion of people needing help with daily activities (3.6%) and those with long-term health conditions (24.9%) are both much lower than most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 34.3% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. There is also a higher-than-usual rate of people performing unpaid housework and caring for children.

Families are common, with 56.2% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here (7.3%) than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 95.4% of homes being separate dwellings. Home ownership is strong, as 42.9% of houses are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure of 31.0%.

Living here requires a car, as the drive time to the city is 113 minutes and only 0.5% of people use public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.6% owning two and 22.7% owning three.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years (27.1%) compared to the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with a very low unemployment rate of 0.7%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 45.5% of the community.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas in terms of economic advantage.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a very low walkability score of 1.8. Most homes are far from parks, schools, and groceries, with only 32.4% of residents within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store.