6568, WA

The area is far older than the national figure, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 26.2% of the people. In contrast, children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas, falling to 13.8% since 2011.

People born overseas make up 8.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 89% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is much lower than in most other areas at just 1.9%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 33.8% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average but has risen since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.9% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are around $1,728, which is about the same as the national figure. This is a significant increase from 2011, when the typical household earned $711.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.9% of people, although only 2.9% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.4% of people giving their time, a rate far above the national figure. This is alongside a much lower rate of unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

Couples with children make up 57.2% of families, and one-parent families are among the lowest at this level at 5.5%.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and 51.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents are also among the lowest at this level, typically costing $130 a week.

Public transport is non-existent here, with zero stops and no one commuting by bus or train. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is among the lowest at this level.

Agriculture is the main industry, employing 40.7% of the workforce, and the area boasts an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, scoring an 8 out of 10, which is higher than about 80% of similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0 and no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.