6466, WA

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51 and a low proportion of children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the community, which is well below the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 17.9% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2016. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of residents. While 7.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 46.4%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen sharply by 30 percentage points since 2016.

Year 12 completion is much higher than most areas at 66.0%, having risen 30 points since 2016. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 14.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal incomes are much lower than most areas at $624 a week. Household incomes are also well below the state average, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.9% of people. Despite this, no residents currently report needing help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are far above the national figure at 26.0%, and 16.0% of people provide unpaid care. This is consistent with a high proportion of residents doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. While 30.8% of people live alone, 65.0% of the community consists of couples with children.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 65.4% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $150.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Every home in the postcode has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 16.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high percentage of full-time workers. Most residents work as managers or in agriculture.

The area is rated as having a high level of overall advantage, scoring 7 out of 10. This is larger than about 70% of similar areas, supported by strong job skills and professional roles.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.