6623, WA

Children under 15 and seniors aged 65 and over both make up 23.7% of the population. The area is much more diverse in its Indigenous population than most other parts of the state, and people in de facto relationships are well above the national figure.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry. Only 8.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

About 40.9% of people report having no religion, which is similar to the state average. This figure has risen by 15 percentage points since 2011, while 35.0% of the community identifies as Christian.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 37.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,358, which is well below the national figure. While typical family incomes have risen since 2011, typical personal incomes have fallen by $182.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than the national average, affecting 29.4% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is very high at 27.3%, which is far above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual proportion of people who served in the Defence Force.

A high number of people live alone, making up 34.9% of households. Families with children are common, though one-parent families are much less frequent than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very strong, with 49.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Because of this, typical mortgage payments are among the lowest in the country at $500 a month.

Cars are essential for travel, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. While 65.2% of workers drive to work, 10.3% walk, and a small number work from home.

The population has become very stable, with only 24.9% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

Full-time employment is high at 69.6%, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas. Jobs are mainly in agriculture, education, and health.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 911 compared to the national average of 1,000. This reflects challenges with access to resources and job skills.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries, which is far above the state average. However, few residents live within a short walk of public transport.