Harvey

The community is aging, with 20.7% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. This trend has accelerated, with the number of seniors rising 5.9 percentage points since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 20.2% of people were born overseas, this is far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%.

English is the primary language for 83.2% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 10.7%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views have shifted since 2011, with the share of people reporting no religion rising 16 percentage points to 41.3%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.2%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 40.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,498, which is a little below the national figure. However, incomes have risen since 2011, with the typical household earning $377 more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.2% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 11.1%.

This is a generous community, with 20.3% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. More people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in most similar areas. This group is generally older and faces significantly lower Year 12 completion rates, at 24.5%.

Most homes are family-based, with 53.9% being couples with children. About 24.3% of people live alone, which is roughly the same as the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.6% of all dwellings. A high 37.8% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 1.3% of people using public transport to commute. Very few homes—just 2.9%—have no motor vehicle.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the share of people who moved in the last five years has fallen slightly since 2011.

Manufacturing (18.3%) and agriculture, forestry, and fishing (11.7%) are the main industries. Full-time employment is slightly higher here than the national average at 60.7%.

While the area has seen strong population growth, it ranks very low for education and job skills compared to most other areas.

The climate is milder than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 24.0 degrees. Rainfall is also far above the Western Australian figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.3. Only 25% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities.