6437, WA

The area is far younger than the rest of the state, with a very low proportion of seniors and a high number of children. De facto relationships are far more common here than elsewhere in Australia, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rose to 3.7% by 2021.

About 21% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the main language for 62.9% of the community. While 8.2% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, nobody reported speaking little or no English.

People with no religion make up 43.2% of the population, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 36.8% of residents completing Year 12 and just 6.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly incomes are very high, with family income averaging $3,020. This is well above the national figure, and 37.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a long-term health rate of 12.2%, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is well below the state and national figures, and only 9.8% of the community are volunteers.

Families are the dominant household type, and the typical home holds 2.9 people, which is higher than the national figure. Very few people live alone compared to other areas.

Rental properties are far more common here than across Australia, and not a single home is owned outright. Most are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, but the typical weekly rent is very low at just $46.

Car dependence is high, though 15.7% of people commute by public transport, which is far above the national figure despite there being no public transport stops in the area.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Mining is the dominant industry, employing 44.2% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far higher than the state average, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.1%.

While residents earn high wages, the area scores low for education and job skills compared to other regions, placing it around the middle for overall advantage.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. While some residents can walk to health services, there are no public transport stops within a 10-minute walk.