Exmouth

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. There is a significant First Nations presence at 6.5%, which is well above the national average, and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 20.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, but those born overseas make up 19.1% of the population. While this is well below the national figure, the number of people born overseas has risen since 2016.

English is the main language for 81.5% of residents, and only 7.5% use another language at home. This is far below the national and state averages, though the use of other languages has risen slightly over time.

The community is notably secular, with 56.4% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national average and has seen a sharp increase of 12 percentage points since 2016.

Education levels are generally lower than in most areas, with only 48.7% of people completing Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 17.4% since 2016.

Typical personal weekly income is $905, which is a little above the national figure. While typical family and household incomes are about the same as the national average, the proportion of high-earning households has risen since 2016.

Residents here enjoy good health, with only 19.8% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is among the lowest for similar areas.

A high 23% of residents are volunteers, although this is down from 2016. The area also has a much higher share of former Defence Force members compared to most other areas.

The First Nations community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28. However, they face significant gaps in income and education, with Year 12 completion at only 22.6%.

About 30.1% of people live alone, which is higher than most areas. Family structures are mostly couples, and the typical home has 2.4 people, consistent with the national average.

Rental properties are very common here at 39.1%, which is far above the state average. While typical weekly rents of $263 are much lower than the national figure, there are far fewer large three-bedroom homes than usual.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport routes or stops. Only 1% of people commute via public transport, and almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.

Exmouth is a highly mobile community, with 46.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is driven by a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.

The job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is well below the national figure. Most people work in accommodation and food services, public administration, or retail.

The population has grown by 12% since 2021, which is a little above the state average. Overall, the area sits around the middle for general advantage compared to similar regions.

The climate is warm and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees. Rainfall is well above the state average, though it remains among the lowest for similar areas.

Most of the town is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 4.0. However, the area is well-served by parks, and over half of residents can walk to health services and groceries within 15 minutes.