Carabooda - Pinjar

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 45. While children under 15 make up 16.7% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 14.5% since 2016.

About 28.8% of people were born overseas, which is a little above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Irish and Italian.

English is the main language for 79.4% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 11.5% of the area, which is well below the state average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 45.1%. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2016 to reach 39.1%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2016.

Incomes are generally high here; the typical weekly household income is $2,120, which is a little above the national figure. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.1% needing help with daily activities, among the lowest for similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also lower than the national average.

About 23.1% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the state figure. Volunteer rates have fallen since 2016 to 12.9%.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the state average with a typical age of 38 and a typical personal income that is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.4% of dwellings. Large homes are common, with 87.8% having three or more bedrooms, though typical mortgage payments are well above the national average.

The area is very car-dependent, with only 1.5% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 17.5% of the workforce works from home.

This is a stable community where few people have moved in the last five years, a rate far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.1% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries are agriculture, forestry and fishing, and construction.

The area is ranked as very advantaged in terms of access to money and resources. It is generally more advantaged than about 60% of all other areas.

Annual rainfall is far above the state average at 616mm. Average temperatures are a little below the state figures.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.