6461, WA

Seniors make up 29.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The community also has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, rising to 5.7% since 2011.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian or British in heritage, with 50.2% identifying as Australian and 46.4% as English. Only 9.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 0.8% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest proportions recorded for areas at this level.

A growing number of residents identify as having no religion, now accounting for 47.4% of the population. This is well above the national figure and represents a 21 point increase since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 37.1% of residents completed Year 12, though this has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,161. Only 5.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, one of the lowest rates for similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.4%.

Volunteering is very high here, with 34.6% of people giving their time, far above the national average. Unpaid childcare is also more common than in most areas.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 36.3% of people living alone, far above the national figure. Single-parent families also make up a higher proportion than usual at 15.9%.

Home ownership is strong, with 44.1% of houses owned outright, far above the state average. Rent and mortgage payments are also much lower than the national figures.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. A typical trip to the city takes 135 minutes.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 31.1% of the workforce. While unemployment is low at 3.1%, fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas.

Overall advantage is low, with a score of 3 out of 10 compared to all areas. Residents face particular challenges with access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.8. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, there is no public transport or health service access on foot.