Gidgegannup

The area is notably older than most, with a typical age of 47 and a higher number of seniors. Children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birth represent 21.4% of the population, which is well below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and almost everyone speaks English well.

A majority of residents—50.9%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 20 percentage points since 2011.

About 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure. Education levels have risen since 2011, with 53.3% of residents completing Year 12.

This is a wealthy community where the typical household income of $2,449 a week is well above the national figure. Those earning $3,000 or more weekly make up 33.6% of households, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health issues than most areas, and only 3.3% need help with daily activities. This is a little below the national figure.

Community spirit is high, with 22.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of people doing significant unpaid housework and more former Defence Force members than usual.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they show very high Year 12 completion at 80.0%. Household incomes for this group are also far above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are among the lowest in the region.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 88.4% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, while 37.4% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure.

Car dependence is total, with 0.6% of homes having no vehicle and no public transport stops in the area. Most people drive to work, though 13.6% work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 26.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure, and recent overseas arrivals are also very low.

Job prospects are strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.1%. Many residents work in mining, construction, or healthcare, and the rate of adults working or looking for work is well above the national figure.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 for low disadvantage. It is seeing strong growth, with the population increasing by 11.7% since 2021.

The local climate is characterised by an average maximum temperature of 25.4 degrees and annual rainfall of 736mm, which is far above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.