Cunderdin

Cunderdin is an ageing community where the typical resident is 47, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 24.5% of the population, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language here, as the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.

About 39.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 43.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, though it has risen slightly since 2011.

Typical incomes are well below the national and state figures, with the typical household earning $1,248 a week. Those earning $3,000 or more per week are much fewer than in most other areas.

Residents are more likely to have long-term health conditions, such as arthritis or asthma, than people in most other areas. About 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than the state average.

Cunderdin has a very high rate of volunteering, which is far above the national figure. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid has fallen since 2011.

First Nations people in Cunderdin are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 37. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 40% and typical personal incomes well below the national figure.

More people live alone here than in most other areas, and the typical home has 2.3 people, slightly fewer than the national figure. About 32.7% of households consist of a single person.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and nearly half of all homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are among the lowest at this level.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with very few people using public transport to commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

The population is very stable, as far fewer people have moved into the area in the last five years compared to the state or national averages.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for the 50.3% of adults who are working or looking for work. Full-time employment is slightly higher here than the national average.

The area is ranked as having low overall advantage and limited access to money and resources compared to most other areas. Population growth has also been negative since 2021.

Cunderdin experiences an average maximum temperature that is much higher than in most similar areas, though its average annual rainfall is far above the state figure.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents have much lower access to groceries, schools, and parks within a 15-minute walk than people in the rest of the state.