Ardath

Ardath is an adult-centric community with a typical age of 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over living here, and 22% of residents are in de facto relationships, a rate well above the national average.

About 17.6% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the sole language used at home for 98% of the population, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

About 39.2% of people reported having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.3%.

While no residents hold a bachelor's degree, 60.9% have completed Year 12, which is a little above the national figure. Qualifications are mostly concentrated in certificates and diplomas, particularly in engineering and management.

Income levels vary widely, with 37.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. However, the typical household income of $1,166 is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 47.1% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 15.7%.

Local participation is high, with 26.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, 8.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, a rate well above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

The community consists mostly of couples, with 54.8% being couples without children and 42.9% being couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 12.5%.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, and no one in the area is renting.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% using public transport to commute. However, 29% of people work from home, a rate far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 58.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 87.1%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Ardath is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.