6436, WA

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 30.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is aging, with 21.6% of people aged 65 and over, while children under 15 have fallen to just 7.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While 14.4% of people use another language at home, this is still well below the national figure of 22.3%. However, the use of other languages has risen significantly since 2011.

The proportion of people with no religion is 31.4%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 35.3%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 29.3% of residents completing Year 12. Only 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are very low, with a typical weekly household income of $900, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by only 2.0% of people, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%. Long-term health conditions are also well below the national figure at 18.3%.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 12.1%. Only 6.4% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Nearly half of all residents (48.9%) live alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the number of people per home is 2.0, well below the national figure of 2.5.

Renting is very common here at 48.9%, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Typical weekly rent is much lower than most areas at $156.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. About 17.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure of 7.4%.

About 36.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is very high at 25.8%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. For those working, 45.6% are in the mining industry.

The area ranks among the lowest in the state for overall advantage, with very low scores for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a park.