6566, WA

The community is far older than the national figure, with 28.5% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.5%, a figure that has fallen by 4.8 points since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and about 21.1% of the population was born overseas, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 84.3% of residents, and the 3.3% who use another language at home is far below the national average.

A growing number of people report no religion, rising 17 points since 2011 to reach 45.7%, which is well above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 38.8% having completed Year 12, far below the state average of 58%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,190 a week, although this has risen by $243 since 2011.

Health struggles are more common here than in most areas, as 32.7% of people have a long-term health condition, including arthritis and mental health issues.

Volunteerism is high at 21.8%, well above the national average, and there is a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 4.7%.

Homes are typically smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling, and nearly 29% of residents live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.1% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 43.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a 70-minute typical drive to the city and very few public transport stops available.

The population is relatively stable, as the 31.3% who moved in the last five years is well below the national average.

Only 48.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state figure, while the unemployment rate of 6.5% is slightly higher than the national average.

The area ranks lower than most for overall advantage and job skills, though it sits slightly above the middle for access to money and resources.

With 30 recorded offences per 100,000 people, crime levels are lower than in most similar areas.

Walking is difficult due to a steep average slope and a lack of nearby services; only 28.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.