6515, WA

The typical resident is 44, making the area older than the state and national figures. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, who make up 21.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 9.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, as only 3.7% of people use another language at home. This is far lower than the 22.3% national average.

About 39.3% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure, though this has risen 13 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,463, which is a little below the national figure. However, incomes have risen since 2011, with the typical family income increasing by $552.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.2%) and mental health conditions (5.0%).

The area is exceptionally civic-minded, with 35.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Homes tend to be smaller in occupancy, with 2.3 people per home. This is partly because 29.9% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and home ownership is very high, with 45.3% of homes owned outright. Rents are also much lower than usual, at a typical $150 per week.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. However, 23.9% of the workforce works from home, which is higher than most areas.

The population is very stable, as only 27.1% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Nearly half of the workforce (49.7%) works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is high at 68.7%, well above the national figure.

The community enjoys a relatively high level of overall advantage, scoring a 7 out of 10, which is higher than about 70% of similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.6. Residents have no health services within a 15-minute walk, which is far below the state average.