6525, WA

The area is far older than most of Australia, with the typical age being 53 and the proportion of seniors rising 11 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English is the most common ancestry after Australian, while arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 15 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.6% of residents completing Year 12. Only 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,168 a week. While these figures are low, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 6.5 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly arthritis. About 31.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, and there is a much higher rate of former Defence Force members. Fewer people provide unpaid care for children compared to the state average.

Homes are smaller and have fewer people than the national average, with 30.4% of people living alone. This is consistent with the area's ageing population.

Home ownership is high, with 45.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are $250, which is well below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 2.0% of people use public transport to commute. Only 9.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years than in most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, though the unemployment rate is lower than the national figure. Common industries include agriculture, mining, and retail.

This area ranks lower than most other areas for overall advantage, particularly regarding education and job skills.

The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries, schools, and public transport.