6504, WA

The area is far older than the national figure, with 25.4% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 14.6% of the population, which is well below the national average, though this figure has risen 8.2 points since 2016.

About 20.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure that rose 4.1 points since 2016. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 37.1% and 35.7% respectively.

Most people speak only English at home, though 6.1% use another language, which is a rise of 4.2 points since 2016. A small number of residents, 1.4%, speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 43.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 27.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well qualified, with 23.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This represents a rise of 8.3 points since 2016, though there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,224, which is much lower than the national figure of $1,746. However, incomes have risen, with the typical household earning $285 more per week than in 2016.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.1% of people, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 11.3% of residents.

Volunteering is common here, with 21.9% of people volunteering, well above the national average. Conversely, only 16.9% of people care for children unpaid, which is well below the national figure.

Families with children make up 51.0% of households, and homes are generally larger than average with 2.6 people per home. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the country.

Detached houses dominate the landscape at 91.4%, and 41.4% of homes are owned outright. Renting is far less common than elsewhere, accounting for only 15.7% of households.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute and every single home owning a motor vehicle. Working from home is common, with 22.6% of the workforce doing so.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.5% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is high at 62.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

The area ranks higher than about 60% of similar areas for overall advantage. It is particularly strong in access to money and resources, performing better than about 80% of other areas.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.