6419, WA

The population is far older than the state and national average, with 60.8% of residents being older adults. Notably, there are no children under 15 or people aged 65 and over, and 22% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.5%), though 17.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 39.2%.

English is the only language spoken at home by 98% of residents, and no one reports speaking little or no English. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

About 39.2% of the community report having no religion, a figure that fell 12 points since 2016. This is slightly lower than the state average.

No residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. However, 60.9% have completed Year 12, a figure that rose 18 points since 2016.

Income levels are mixed; while the typical household income of $1,166 is much lower than the national figure, 37.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 47.1% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 15.7%.

The area has a high rate of volunteers (26.1%) and a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members (8.3%). Many residents spend significant time on unpaid housework, which is well above the state average.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (54.8%), and very few people live alone. The typical household size is 2.4 people, consistent with the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses, and no one in the area is renting.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 29% work from home and others rely on cars.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 87.1% of the workforce in full-time roles. Most people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing (58.1%).

The area is quite advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage and the top 10% for access to money and resources.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.