Dardanup

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 20.1% of people aged 65 and over. While the population has grown to 3,286, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 5.5 percentage points since 2011.

The area is far less diverse than the state average, with only 14.7% of people born overseas. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 44.7% of the population. This is well above the national figure and reflects a significant rise of 18 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 15.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While Year 12 completion has risen to 46.7%, this remains far below the state average.

Typical family incomes are $2,254 per week, which is slightly higher than the state average. The area has seen a notable increase in wealth, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising by 11 percentage points since 2011.

The community is relatively healthy, as those needing help with daily activities make up 4.0% of the population, which is a little below the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 23.5% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. This is consistent with a high rate of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, and they face significant gaps in outcomes, with Year 12 completion at 25.0%, far below the national average.

Families tend to be stable, with one-parent families making up only 8.5% of households, which is well below the state average. Most people live in couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.4% of all homes. Renting is far less common here than elsewhere, and a high 39.5% of residents own their homes outright.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with only 0.9% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. Public transport use is very low, and the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

Residents tend to stay put, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national figures. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very few.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.3% that is much lower than most areas. Construction, health, and manufacturing are the main industries.

Dardanup ranks very highly for access to money and resources, though it scores lower for overall education and job skills compared to similar areas.

The area is cooler than most of Western Australia, with a typical minimum temperature that is well below the state average.

The neighbourhood is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or a full range of amenities.