6569, WA

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. There is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 5.2%, which is much higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (15.2%) than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with Scottish and Irish heritage also featuring prominently.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national averages for linguistic diversity. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

A majority of people (54.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 29 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 34.6% completing Year 12. The local school is a small government primary school.

Typical personal income is $900 a week, which is a little above the national figure. While typical family incomes are around the same as the state average, those earning $2,000 or more a week are much more common here than in similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.4%, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.2% of residents helping out, a figure far above the national average. However, fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to other areas.

The area has a higher number of people living alone (29.6%) than the national average. Many households are couples with children, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Separate houses make up nearly 97% of homes, far above the national average. Housing is relatively affordable, with typical weekly rents at $180 and typical monthly mortgage payments at a very low $500.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one commuting via public transport and a long drive time to the city. Interestingly, 20.8% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most areas. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 51.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is lower than the national average, and the unemployment rate is 4.8%.

The area sits slightly above the middle for overall advantage compared to similar areas, with a score of 983 against the national average of 1,000.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.