6477, WA

The population is notably older than most areas, and the number of seniors has risen 6.5 points since 2011. There is a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here than in most of the state, at 5.8%.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, with only 9.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 45.9% identifying as Christian and 41.7% reporting no religion, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 40.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the national figures.

Personal income is a little above the national figure at $880 a week, though only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.2% of people having a long-term health condition and 9.1% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 43% of people helping out, a rate far above the national average. However, the number of people caring for children unpaid is much lower than most areas.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 39.3% of people living alone, a figure far above the state average. Typical homes are small, with only 2.1 people per household.

Housing is mostly separate houses, and 46.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly rent of just $110.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While some people work from home, others rely on cars, with 48.8% of the workforce driving to work.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 46.3% of the workforce. Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 61.8%.

The area's overall advantage score is 963, which is smaller than about 58% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. While many homes are near a park or school, there is no access to groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.