6397, WA

The area is far older than the rest of Australia, with seniors making up 27.2% of the population. Children under 15 are rare here, accounting for just 9.8% of residents, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in other parts of the state, falling to 4.3% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, a figure that is far below the national average. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

People with no religion make up 60.9% of the community, which is far above the national average and rose 33 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 8.7% of people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more common, affecting 13% of residents.

Volunteering is very common, with 30.4% of people helping out, far above the national rate. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

Living alone is very common for 38.5% of households, far above the national average. One-parent families are also more frequent than usual at 22%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and nearly half are owned outright. Weekly rent is very low at $160, much lower than the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. However, 47.2% of workers work from home, a figure far above the national average.

Residents are less likely to move than those in other areas, with 28% moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.6% of the population.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 77.8% of the workforce. Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 66.7%.

The area is generally less advantaged than 70% of similar areas, with an overall advantage score of 939, which is below the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.