6571, WA

The population is noticeably older than the state average, with 22.4% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.9%, a figure that has fallen 12 points since 2016.

Most of the 67 residents were born in Australia (64.2%) or New Zealand (13.4%). English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born people has risen slightly to 16.4%.

English is the main language for 74.6% of the community. While 10.4% of people use another language at home—a figure that rose since 2016—everyone in the area speaks some English.

A large portion of the community identifies with no religion, at 46.3%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 12 points since 2016.

Qualifications are rising, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing to 17.5%. About 57.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is about the same as the state average.

Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $3,062 a week, which is well above the national figure. A third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a significant rise since 2016.

Residents report fewer health issues than most areas, with no one needing help with daily activities. Only 23.9% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 33.3% of people participating, far above the state figure. However, very few people provide unpaid care for children, at just 7.0%.

Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per house. A high number of people live alone (37.0%), and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home here is a separate house, and 88.9% have three or more bedrooms. While 51.9% own their home outright, 48.1% rent at a typical weekly cost of $168, which is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. The drive to the city takes about 93 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 16.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 34.3% of workers. While 60% are employed full-time, the unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is well above the state average.

The area has an overall advantage score of 983, meaning it is slightly more advantaged than about 53% of similar areas.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. There are no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.