6421, WA

The population is older than the national figure, with 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.8% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 75.6% of people born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, which has fallen to just 5.4%.

English is the primary language for nearly 80% of the community. Only 3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is diverse, with 43.5% identifying as Christian and 36.3% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 13.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Household incomes have grown, with 28.6% of homes now earning $3,000 or more a week, a significant increase since 2011. Typical personal weekly income is $866, which is about the same as the national figure.

About 28% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 6% need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are reported much less often than in most other areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.4% volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, as 15.3% of people provide support to others.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Most residents live in couples with children, although the number of people living alone has risen to 28.6%.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 91.8% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 10.2%, and 46.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. About 15.2% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 13.8% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.4% of the population.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 48.5% of the workforce. However, the number of adults working or looking for work has fallen by 19 points since 2011.

The area scores highly for access to money and resources, ranking larger than about 90% of similar areas. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 70% of all areas.

Walking is not a viable option for daily needs, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. The walkability score is very low, reflecting a high reliance on cars.