6620, WA

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national average. While the population has grown significantly, the proportion of children under 15 and seniors has both fallen since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 52.7% of residents were born in Australia. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 62.2% of the community. While the use of other languages at home has risen since 2011, the overall figure remains far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly between Christians (33.2%) and those with no religion (33.4%). The share of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

The area has far fewer people with bachelor degrees or Year 12 qualifications than most other areas. It is served by one small government primary school.

Personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,392. This is far above the national figure, and 19.2% of people earn over $2,000 a week.

Residents are in very good health, with rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions far below the state and national averages. Very few people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national average, though this is a drop from 2011. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much lower than in most areas.

Living arrangements are varied, with 32% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. Other households are mostly couples, with 54.4% having children.

Detached houses are very common here, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure. About 35% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average.

Public transport use for commuting is well above the national average. Most people drive to work, though 12.5% walk and 7.7% work from home.

The community is relatively stable, as the number of people who have moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is far more common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most workers are in mining or agriculture, with many in management roles.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas in terms of overall advantage, education, and job skills.

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