6434, WA

The area has a small population of 184 people, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents making up 4.3%, which is a little above the national figure. It is a very young community; children under 15 and seniors over 65 are both far below state and national levels.

About 13.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, though this level of overseas birth is far below the Western Australian average.

English is the main language used at home for 51.1% of people. While 7.6% use another language, this is far below the national figure, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 35.9% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures. This is a decrease from 2011, when the figure was 56.1%.

Educational qualifications are far below the national average, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in the workforce, where many hold Certificate III or IV qualifications, particularly in engineering.

Personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly pay of $2,119, which is far above the national figure. However, typical family incomes are far below the state average at $900 a week.

Residents are in good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both appearing far below the national average. No one in the area currently requires help with daily activities.

Community participation is very low, with volunteers and those providing unpaid care falling well below state levels. This is consistent with a young, working population where only 14% are caring for children unpaid.

Household structures are unusual, with 44.4% of people living alone and 36.1% in one-parent families, both of which are far above the national average. People per home is 2.7, which is about the same as the Australian figure.

Renting is very common at 55.6%, far above the national average. Housing is mostly smaller than usual, with typical weekly rents of $110 and home-loan payments of $303 being far below state figures.

Public transport use is unusually high, with 28.7% of people commuting by bus, far above the national average. Conversely, 33.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the state figure.

The area sees significant movement, with 36% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12% of the population, which is a little above the state average.

Employment is dominated by mining and agriculture, with a full-time employment rate of 97.9% that is far above the national average. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, far below the state average.