6479, WA

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common besides Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.6% of the community, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011 but remains well below the national average.

Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 37.2%, and only 10.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. However, these figures have both risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,531, which is a little below the national figure. While this is a modest amount, 10.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with much lower rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues.

This is a highly active community where 37.2% of people volunteer, a rate far above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also common, with 26.9% of people providing this care.

Living alone is more common here than in most areas, with 29.1% of households consisting of one person. Families with children make up 52.7% of households.

Housing is very stable, with 47.4% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Every single home in the area is a separate house, and typical weekly rent is much lower than in the rest of the state.

Car dependence is high, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Around 18.5% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is quite stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 42.2% of jobs. Full-time employment is well above the national average, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.5%.

The area sits slightly above the national average for overall advantage, ranking higher than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many residents live within a 15-minute walk of health services, there is no access to public transport within a 10-minute walk.