6532, WA

The area is home to a higher proportion of children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most other areas. While the typical resident is 39, the senior population is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with English and Scottish ancestry being the most common. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

English is the primary language for 86% of the community. The use of other languages at home is far below the national figure, though it has risen slightly since 2011.

About 43.8% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011. This is well above the national average.

The area has a lower proportion of adults with bachelor degrees than most similar places. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, and qualifications in engineering and management are common.

Typical weekly incomes for families, households, and individuals are all much higher than in most other areas. This trend is reflected in the 14.9% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and less need for help with daily activities than most other areas. Mental health conditions are also lower than the national figure.

Unpaid care for children and housework is more common here than in most areas. About 18.7% of the community volunteer, which is well above the national figure.

Households are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the state.

Detached houses are far more common here than nationally, and 85.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than it is across Australia.

Car dependence is very high, with 94.5% of homes being separate houses and only 1.2% of households without a motor vehicle. Only 1.3% of people commute using public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years and far fewer recent overseas arrivals than the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also higher than the national figure, with many working in health, agriculture, and construction.

The area ranks very high for access to money and resources, placing it above 90% of similar areas. Its overall advantage score of 995 is higher than about 59% of other areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.