6564, WA

The population is much older than most areas, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. This senior presence is reflected in the typical age of 50, which is 12 years higher than the national figure. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in the rest of the country.

About 22.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while the proportion of people born in Australia is 67.9%.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3% and represents a decline since 2011.

A majority of residents (56.7%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This trend has grown significantly, rising 28 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 5.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 23.8%.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,333 a week. This is $413 less than the typical Australian household, and typical personal weekly income is also much lower than most areas at $627.

Residents face higher health challenges, with 35.2% reporting a long-term condition—well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common issues, and 6.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 30.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Conversely, the number of people caring for children is well below the national average.

Living arrangements are varied, with 29.9% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Typical homes are smaller than usual, containing 2.3 people.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98.5%), which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 10.4% of households renting, compared to 30.6% across Australia.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is scarce, with only one stop and a 33-minute walk to the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 55.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, scoring a 2 out of 10 compared to all other areas. This is particularly evident in education and job skills, where it ranks in the lowest 10% of areas.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 0.4, making it a car-dependent area. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.