6510, WA

Indigenous people make up 14.3% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The community is noticeably older than the average Australian, and the proportion of people aged 65 and over has risen by 7.2 percentage points since 2011.

The area has a low proportion of overseas-born residents at 10.9%, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents were born in Australia, followed by England, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 84.3% of the community. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.

Nearly 40% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a significant shift in the community, as the number of people with no religion rose by 19 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 41.2% of residents completed Year 12, this is far below the state average of 58%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,459, which is a little below the national figure. However, incomes have risen since 2011, with the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week increasing by 11 percentage points.

About 30% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 23.8% of people participating. In contrast, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state average.

Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household. There is a high rate of people living alone and one-parent families, which are both well above national figures.

Most homes are separate houses, and 37.9% are owned outright, which is well above the state figure. Rents and mortgage payments are also much lower than the national average.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with a long drive time to the city and very few people using public transport. Only 9.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen sharply since 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate has risen to 5.6% since 2011. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for over 20% of workers.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions. It sits in the bottom 20% of areas for both education skills and general advantage.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While many people live within walking distance of a school, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries.