6574, WA

The population is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 42. There has been a sharp decline in children under 15, who now make up only 4.7% of the community, while the proportion of seniors has risen to 9.4%.

People born overseas make up 17.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, though far below the Western Australian average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 93.8% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home rose to 4.7% since 2016, everyone in the area speaks English to some level.

A large proportion of residents report no religion, at 48.4%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 21 percentage points since 2016.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 18.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are mostly concentrated in management, commerce, and health.

Personal incomes are very high, with a typical weekly pay of $1,171, which is well above the national figure. Typical household incomes are also higher than most similar areas at $1,812 per week.

Residents are in good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.3%, which is well below the national average. No one in the area reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 30.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most other areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. The area is dominated by couples, with 58% raising children and 40% without, while no one lives in a one-parent family.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, 48.1% of which are owned outright. No one in the area is currently renting, and 66.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 33.3% work from home and the rest rely almost exclusively on cars.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.2% of people having moved in the last five years, which is lower than the state and national figures.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ nearly 80% of the workforce. The area has a very strong job market with 0.0% unemployment and a high proportion of managers.

The area ranks at the highest possible level for access to money, resources, and job skills. Its overall advantage score is larger than about 90% of all other areas.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.