Barrabup

The community is much older than most areas, with 27.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 are well below the state and national figures at 10.6%.

People born overseas make up 19.1% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents have no religion (51.1%), which is far above the Australian figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family income is $1,343, which is far below the state average of $2,214. However, 10.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

While 19.1% of people have a long-term health condition—well below the national figure—those needing help with daily activities (6.4%) are more common than in most areas.

Unpaid housework and childcare are more common here than in most areas, and 11.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the national average of 3.2%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. One-parent families make up 20.7% of households, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,405, well above the national figure of $1,863. Typical weekly rent is $310, which is a little below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to get to work and no public transport stops available.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.1% of people moving house in the last five years, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Full-time employment is very high at 85.0%, far above the national figure of 58.9%, although the total number of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas.

Barrabup is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.