Pinjarra

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. This is especially true for seniors, who make up 22.2% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average.

People born overseas make up 17.2% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 89% of the population. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Nearly half of residents (48.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 22 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $1,337. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 9.1 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.1% of people. This includes a higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the rest of Australia.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, and there is a notably high number of former Defence Force members, at 4.5% of the population.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 20. Unemployment is higher for this group at 18.8%, well above the national figure.

Families with children are common, and homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home.

Detached houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state. Renting is much less frequent than the national average, with only 18.8% of households renting.

Most people rely on cars, as only 2.2% commute by public transport. The area is heavily car-dependent, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest for similar areas.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure.

While the population is growing faster than the state average, the area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions.

Pinjarra receives far more annual rainfall than the Western Australian average, with a typical maximum temperature that is well below the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.