6536, WA

The area is much older than most, with the proportion of seniors rising 11 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.2%, a figure well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.6% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.4% of people using another tongue at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 45.8%, which is well above the national figure and has risen 17 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 35.9% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally low; the typical household earns $1,122 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions affect 27.9% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure, with arthritis being the most common condition.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.1% of people helping out, well above the national average, though the number of people caring for children has fallen since 2011.

Homes tend to be smaller, with just 2.1 people per dwelling, and 31.6% of residents live alone, which is well above the national average.

Housing security is high, as 44.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $258.

Car use is essential as public transport is very limited, with only one stop and two routes serving the area. Only 6.2% of people work from home, far below the national figure.

The population is quite stable, as only 29.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Only 50.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure, and full-time employment is among the lowest for its level.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, particularly in education and job skills, where it is smaller than about 90% of similar areas.

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, the area is poorly connected to public transport, with only 24.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.