Axe Creek

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. However, there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, with 20.1% of the population aged under 15.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.2% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 94% of residents, which is far below the national average for other language use. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 43.8%, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

The area has a higher-than-usual share of residents with a bachelor degree or higher (22.3%), though this remains well below the state and national figures. More than half of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are a standout feature, with 26.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas. Typical household weekly incomes are well above the national figure at $2,230.

While 3.3% of people need help with daily activities—lower than most areas—the rate of long-term health conditions is well above the national average at 31.4%.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 37.4% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national average. Volunteering is also common, at 20.1%.

The First Nations community is small, but typical personal income for these residents is far above the national figure at $1,437. The typical age is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Families tend to be larger here, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national average. Most homes are occupied by couples with children (71.1%).

The area is dominated by detached houses (97.9%), and 92.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare, at only 4.1%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 32% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. However, the share of full-time employment is well below the state average at 51.5%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.