Dudley West

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 50 and no children under 15. First Nations people make up 12% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries. People born overseas make up 12% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home. While 12% of people use another language, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a higher proportion of residents with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, and half of adults have completed Year 12.

Typical family weekly income is $2,124, which is a little above the state average. However, typical personal and household incomes are well below national figures.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, though no residents currently need help with daily activities.

This is a highly engaged community where 48.1% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a very high rate of Defence Force veterans at 16%.

First Nations residents here are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 19. Their household income is far above the national figure, though personal income is well below.

Homes here are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents of $100 and monthly loan payments of $928, both of which are far below state and national figures.

The area is very remote, with a 153-minute drive to the city. While there are more public transport stops per person than in most areas, the nearest stop is a 63-minute walk away.

The population is very mobile, as 72% of residents moved to the area in the last five years, which is far above the national rate of 40.7%.

About 55.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.