6396, WA

The population is notably older than the state average, and the number of children under 15 has fallen by 7.0 percentage points since 2011. While 17.0% of residents are seniors, there is almost no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence here.

Most people were born in Australia, though the proportion of overseas-born residents rose to 19.8% since 2011. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 85.6% of the community. Only 6.2% of people use another language at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 44.2% of residents report no religion, a figure that rose by 12 percentage points since 2011. This is well above the national average. Christianity is also common at 44.8%.

Qualifications in agriculture and environment are particularly common here. While the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure, it has risen by 6.1 percentage points since 2011.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical person earning $1,020 a week. This is well above the national figure of $805, and 14.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities (2.5%) or reporting a long-term health condition.

This is a highly active community where 30.0% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid care compared to the state average.

Many people live alone (34.7%), which is well above the national figure. Households are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home and a very low rate of one-parent families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 43.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of just $155.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 21.0% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The area has seen some movement, with 38.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.0% of the population, down significantly from 2011.

Job security is very high, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.4%. Over half the population works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and 70.0% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas. This is supported by a workforce with strong job skills and an overall advantage score of 998, close to the national average.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk, and no public transport stops available.