Roebourne

The area is much younger than the national average, with 22% of the population being children under 15. It is also an area where de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or national figures.

English is the main language, though around 13% of people use another language at home. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A large number of people report having no religion, a figure that rose nearly 10 points since 2016 and is now well above the national average.

School qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 36.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Weekly pay is very high here; the typical family earns $3,285, which is well above the national typical income of $2,120.

Residents are generally healthier than most Australians, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues.

Volunteer rates are higher than the national average, although the number of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest at this level.

The First Nations community is large, with 38.1% of these residents speaking a First Nations language—a figure far above the national average. However, this group faces higher unemployment and much lower Year 12 completion rates.

Homes in Roebourne are more crowded than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home, and most are couples with children.

Renting is very common, with 63.7% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. While typical rents are very low at $150 a week, home loan payments are higher than the national average.

Most people drive to work, but the use of public transport is well above the national average. Very few people work from home.

The community is relatively stable, though about 40% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2016.

Mining is the dominant industry, employing 44.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far more common here than across Australia.

The area has a low score for education and job skills, but its overall advantage is about the same as half of all other similar areas.

The climate is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature that is a little above the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.