Leinster - Leonora

The population grew slightly to 4,804 people. It is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 and seniors both sitting well below state and national levels.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

A much higher share of people use a language other than English at home compared to most areas, although this fell slightly since 2016. Very few residents speak little or no English.

The number of people reporting no religion rose by 13 points since 2016, though this figure remains well below the national average.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for this level, with typical school completion and bachelor degree rates far below the state and national figures.

Typical family and household incomes are far below the national figure, though a much higher share of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week than in most areas.

Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the national average. The need for help with daily activities is also among the lowest for this level.

Volunteer rates and the proportion of people providing unpaid care are among the lowest at this level and sit well below the national figure.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with 80% speaking a First Nations language. However, this group faces much higher unemployment and far lower typical incomes than the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.8 people. There is a very high proportion of one-parent families and people living alone compared to most areas.

Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are among the lowest in the country.

Car dependence is high, with 33.2% of homes having no vehicle, which is far above the national figure. Interestingly, a high number of people commute via public transport despite there being no official stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years than in most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are higher than the state average.

Mining is the dominant industry, employing 43.5% of the workforce. While full-time employment is far above the national figure, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest for this level.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged for access to resources, job skills, and overall advantage compared to other similar areas.

The region is very hot and dry, with annual rainfall a little below the state average and maximum temperatures among the highest for this level.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.