Little Grove - Elleker

The area is much older than most, with 23.9% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose nearly 10 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up only 14.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (75.7%), and those with English or Australian ancestry are the most common. The proportion of people born overseas fell to 19.3% since 2011, leaving it well below the national average.

English is the dominant language here, with only 2.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and almost everyone speaks English well.

A majority of the community—50.9%—now report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with 44.7% of people completing Year 12 and 17.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, though both figures have risen since 2011.

Typical incomes are a little below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,495 a week. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly rose by 7.5 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.2% of residents, which is about the same as the national average. Very few people (3.8%) need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 22.9% of people pitching in, which is well above the national figure. This high level of participation sits alongside a high rate of people doing unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33. While household incomes for this group are higher than most, Year 12 completion is among the lowest at 12.1%.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 51.9% having children and 39.3% without. The number of people living alone has risen to 24.1% since 2011.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 49.1% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is uncommon here, with typical weekly rents at $275.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 0.4% of people using public transport to get to work. Almost every home owns a vehicle, and very few people work from home compared to the national figure.

The community is very stable; only 27.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very low at 2.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 52.6%. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 3.3%, which is below the state and national figures.

The area is ranked as having a relatively high level of access to money and resources, though its overall advantage score is just below the national average.

The climate is cooler and wetter than the Western Australian average, with an average maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees and annual rainfall of 954mm.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. This results in a walkability score that is far below the state average.