6535, WA

Seniors make up 32.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 6.7%, well above the state average, although this has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.1%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below both the state and national figures.

About half the population identifies as Christian, while 34.4% report no religion. This figure for no religion is well below the national average, though it has risen by 14 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 32.6% of residents finishing Year 12. Only 9.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,068, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here at 7.2% than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 30.7% of residents, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported.

Volunteering is very high, with 26.8% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.

Single-person households are more common than usual at 30.6%. This reflects a trend toward smaller homes, with a typical size of 2.2 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 53.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is much less common, and the typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 91.5% of homes being separate houses and only 0.9% of households having no vehicle. Working from home is common, at 19.1%.

The community is stable, as only 24.2% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also less common than in most areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 31.6% of the workforce. Only 47.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 2 out of 10. This is consistent with the lower levels of formal qualifications and typical incomes found here.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and only 40.8% are within reach of groceries.