Anketell

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.5% of the population, there are very few Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, well below the state average.

People born overseas make up 25.7% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Western Australian figure. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Italian and Irish heritage.

About 16.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 46.8%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.3%.

Educational qualifications are far below the national average, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents who completed school finished Year 12 at a rate of 41.8%, which is far below the state figure.

Household wealth is varied, with 26% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average. However, the typical household income of $1,797 is about the same as the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.6% of people, which is a little above the state average. Residents are slightly less likely to need help with daily activities or have a mental health condition compared to the national average.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, and 5.2% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than the state figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Family life is central here, as 65.5% of households are couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with 2.7 people per home and very few people living alone compared to the state average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99% being detached. Huge homes are the norm, as 91.7% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and no transit stops in the area. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 35.1% owning two and 28.7% owning four or more.

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher here than the national average at 62.4%. Local workers are often employed in construction, agriculture, or as technicians and tradespeople.

Anketell is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.2. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.