6398, WA

The area is far older than the national average, with 37.1% of people aged 65 and over. This has contributed to a sharp decline in children under 15, who now make up only 11.4% of the population.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 21.2% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

More than half the population (54.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 14 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 42.6%.

Typical weekly household income is just $794, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 38.2% of residents. This is far above the national average, and 6.9% of people need help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 32.1%, far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 37.3% of people live alone, a figure far above the state average.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses (96.8%), and 55.2% are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is also very low at $210.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, as public transport use is low. Only 2.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the national figure.

About 34.2% of residents moved in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas are much lower than in most other areas at 2.6%.

The working population is much lower than the national average, with only 45.9% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is low at 2.6%.

The community experiences significant disadvantage, ranking in the lowest 20% of areas for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.6. While health services are relatively accessible, most homes are far from parks, schools, and public transport.