6446, WA

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. It is a small community where the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 4.4%, which is a little above the national average.

Most people here were born in Australia, with only 5.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, as only 2.7% of residents use another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 65.5%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and rose 20 points since 2016.

Qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 28.6% of qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Personal incomes are high, with 21.7% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical personal weekly income is $1,018, which is well above the Australian average of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 22.1% reporting a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 32.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Family life is stable, with 58% of households consisting of couples with children. About 27.1% of people live alone, and the typical home holds 2.4 people.

Housing is dominated by large, detached houses, with 85.4% having three or more bedrooms. Half of all homes are owned outright, and renting is very rare at just 6.3%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is rarely used for commuting, though 34.7% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 19% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 79.2% of the workforce. Employment is very high, with 78.3% of adults working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and receiving the highest possible score for access to money and resources.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.