6616, WA

The population has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 53. While the number of children under 15 has fallen to 13.1%, there are very few Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, at 0.0%.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those of English, Australian, Dutch, and Irish ancestry make up the vast majority of the community.

English is the only language spoken at home. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

The number of people reporting no religion has fallen sharply since 2016 to 24.6%. This figure is far below the state and national averages.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 20% of residents have completed Year 12, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical family incomes have risen by $771 since 2016 to $2,083 per week. While this is about the same as the national figure, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities. Only 13.1% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average.

Volunteer rates are high at 22.2%, well above the national figure. However, there has been a big drop in people doing unpaid housework or caring for children since 2016.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 54.2% of people live alone—far above the state average. Households are typically small, with only 2.1 people per home.

The area consists entirely of detached houses, and 54.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Monthly home-loan payments are very low at $394.

The area is highly car-dependent, and nobody uses public transport to commute. A striking 33.3% of workers now work from home, a large increase since 2016.

The community is very stable, with only 5.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though only 46.7% of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or education.

This is a highly advantaged area, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks among the highest in the state for access to money, resources and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.3. There are no groceries, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk.