6418, WA

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 49 and seniors making up 29% of the population. Children under 15 are also common at 19.8%, while 4.6% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with the proportion of overseas-born residents falling since 2011.

English is the main language for 84.8% of the community. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly 40% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011. This is slightly above the national average, while 46.6% of the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 38.9% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the national figure, and only 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, at $1,236 a week. While these figures have risen since 2011, only 13.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of people. This is well above the national figure, and 6.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is far more common here than elsewhere, with 30.4% of people helping out. This is far above the national figure, although it has fallen since 2011.

Living alone is very common, with 35.2% of people in single-person homes, which is well above the state average. Family homes vary, with 55% being couples with children and 13.5% being one-parent families.

Home ownership is high, with 47% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents and mortgage payments are also much lower than usual, with typical weekly rent at just $160.

Cars are the main way to get around, as there are no public transport stops in the area. About 13.4% of people work from home, and 11.1% walk to work.

The population is stable, with 27% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is very high at 69.1%, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or as managers.

The area scores a 3 out of 10 for overall advantage, placing it below about 70% of similar areas. This is consistent with the lower typical incomes and education levels seen across the community.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it completely lacks public transport options. Residents have good access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk, which is well above the state average.