6718, WA

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 73.4% of the population, a figure far above the state and national averages. The community is notably young, with a typical age of 34 and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 28%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, with 35.7% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average. Despite this, very few people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is lower than in most other areas, with 29.7% of people reporting no religion, though this is still well below the Western Australian figure.

Educational attainment is among the lowest in the region, with only 20.3% of people completing Year 12 and just 2.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are far below national figures, with the typical family earning $1,006 a week. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, and typical personal income has fallen since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported at 3.8%, which is well below the national average. Long-term health conditions affect 23.6% of the population, with diabetes being the most common.

Volunteering is low at 9.1%, well below the national average. However, about 22% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Homes are often crowded, with 2.9 people per home and some of the highest rates of one-parent families at 34.3%.

Renting is very common here, with 64.7% of households renting, far above the state average. Weekly rent is much lower than usual at $150, and only 12.9% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily car-dependent; 0% of people now commute by public transport. This is reflected in the 22.5% of homes that have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.

About 39.3% of people moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is very high at 17.3%, far above the national figure. Full-time employment has fallen to 54.2% since 2011.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, ranking at the lowest level for access to money, job skills, and overall advantage.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.9. Only 33.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.