6518, WA

The area is far older than most, and the number of seniors has risen by 13 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, making up about 71% of the community. Only 16.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Only 5.3% of people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

About 42.1% of residents have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average. This has risen by 14 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 37.3% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly household earning just $837. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 34.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas.

Volunteerism is very high, with 23.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most areas.

Many residents live alone or as couples without children, and the typical home has just 2.1 people. One-parent families make up 16.4% of households, which is a little above the national figure.

Homes are mostly separate houses, and 46.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rents are very low at a typical $150 per week.

Working from home is very common at 28.7%, far above the national figure. While car use is standard, 6.9% of people commute by public transport, which is well above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 26.7% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 41.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 13.3%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Overall advantage is low, with a score of 934. The area ranks as disadvantaged compared to 80% of similar areas.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.