6638, WA

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 8.9%, which is well above the national figure, though it has fallen 27 points since 2011. This is an older community than most, and nearly 20% of residents are now aged 65 or over.

Only 12.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with only 4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and virtually no one speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure at 23.7%.

Education levels are among the lowest at this level, with only 24% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state and national averages, and only 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,204 a week. However, personal incomes are slightly higher than the national average, and those earning $2,000 or more a week have increased to 13.4%.

Residents here report far fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with only 17.8% affected. Those needing help with daily activities are also at a much lower rate than most areas.

Unpaid care and housework are far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 7.7% of people providing unpaid care. Volunteering has also fallen to 13.4% since 2011.

This area has a high number of people living alone (38.3%) and one-parent families (23.4%), both of which are well above national levels. Consequently, the typical home holds only 2.1 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 41.4% owned outright. While renting is more common than in most similar areas, the typical weekly rent of $175 is far below the national figure.

Car use is the primary way to get to work, though 16.8% of people walk. Public transport use is higher than the national average, despite the area having very few stops and departures.

The population has become more stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years falling 25 points since 2011 to 22.8%.

Employment is dominated by the mining industry, and 74.3% of the workforce is employed full-time, which is far above the national average. However, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest for its level.

This area is among the most disadvantaged at this level, ranking 1 out of 10 for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no health services within a 15-minute walk. However, it has more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the state average, particularly parks and groceries.