6612, WA

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43 and a high 25.3% of people aged 65 and over. About 13.6% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that rose 7.3 points since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. Only 4.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

People with no religion make up 42.6% of the community, which is about the same as the state average. This figure has risen 21 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 39.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is about the same as the state average. While most earn less, 13.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than in most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 21.6% having a long-term health condition. Only 1.9% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that fell since 2011.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.4% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the state average.

About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Half of all households are couples with children, and the typical home holds 2.5 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Because of this, typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $165.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 20.1% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 53.5% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Residents have a high level of overall advantage, scoring 8 out of 10. This is largely driven by strong job skills and access to resources.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.6, far below the state average. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.