Collie

The community is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 26.0% of the population, well above the state and national figures. While the typical resident is 42, a huge 76.5% of people are married.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. Those with ancestral roots primarily identify as Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 62.7% of people identifying as Christian and a much lower figure of 24.9% reporting no religion.

About 41.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average. Higher qualifications are less common than in the rest of the country, though 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with the typical family earning $1,542 a week. Only 12.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Residents appear healthier than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.0%) and mental health conditions (4.0%) compared to the national figures.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.9% of people pitching in, far above the state average. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid work at home, where 33.1% of people care for children.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $725, which is well above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children (63.5%), and very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 89.5% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 45.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people use public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. However, 35.6% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 18.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 64.4% of the workforce. Employment is strong, with 67.8% of people working full-time, well above the state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6, far below the state average. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.