Willala

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 27.3% of the population, a figure far above the national average, while children under 15 are well below state levels at 14.5%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 96.4% born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than most areas, at just 5.5%.

English is the only language used at home, with 100% of residents speaking it. This means there are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the primary faith for 67.3% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 23.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though only 9.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and qualifications are often in health, management, or engineering.

Typical personal weekly income is $819, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household weekly income is $1,375, well below the national average of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Alongside a very high volunteer rate, 25% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week. However, very few people provide unpaid care for others, and 0% have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is very small. For those present, the typical age is 61 and the typical personal income is $2,500, both of which are far above the national figures.

Many people live alone here, with 37.5% of households being single-person homes. This contributes to a typical household size of 2.1 people, which is much lower than most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $190.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and 58.6% of workers commute by driving.

The population is very stable, with only 14.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 72.7% of adults working or looking for work. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, followed by mining.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.