6628, WA

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 26.1% of the population, a figure that rose 24 points since 2011 and is far above the state average. The area is very young, with 30.4% of residents under 15 and no one aged 65 or over.

Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry. While 13% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national average for language diversity.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 56.5%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a 41 point increase since 2011.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 30.8% of residents having completed Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

The typical weekly family income of $474 is among the lowest at this level and far below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health conditions are less common than in most areas, with 21.7% of people reporting a long-term condition, primarily asthma. No residents require help with daily activities.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.6 people per household. One-parent families make up 35.7% of households, which is far above the national figure.

Most people live in separate houses, and 54.7% own their home outright. While homes are typically large with three or more bedrooms, the typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national average.

Every home has a motor vehicle, and 31.1% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. While there are two public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one can take 76 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 54.5% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure that rose 22 points since 2011.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 74.8%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work has fallen 28 points since 2011.

Despite low incomes, this area ranks higher than about 85% of all areas for overall advantage, with high scores for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.