6422, WA

Children under 15 make up 35.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical resident is just 32, making the area noticeably younger than the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian.

English is the primary language used at home for 84.4% of people. The proportion of people using another language has fallen since 2016, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 42.2% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the state average. This figure rose by 15 points since 2016, while 50% of the community identifies as Christian.

Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, though the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher fell 13 points since 2016. Many residents hold certificates in engineering and agriculture.

The typical personal weekly income of $1,291 is far above the national figure. High earners are common, with 27.3% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate far below the national average. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here at 38.6%, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common than in most other areas.

Families tend to be large, with an average of 3.0 people per home. One-parent families make up 20.4% of the community, which is well above the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 47.6% are owned outright. This is far above the national average, and typical weekly rents are much lower than usual at $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. However, 25.8% of people work from home, a figure far above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 64.5% of the workforce. Unemployment is non-existent, and 70.5% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring larger than about 70% of all areas for overall advantage and job skills.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.