Barragup

The area is older than most, with the typical resident aged 45 and nearly one in five people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 14.7%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, while 17.9% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average of 32.2%.

English is the dominant language, with 91.7% of people using it only. Only 2.6% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community has no religion at 49.7%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.1%.

Formal qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household wealth is high, with typical weekly family incomes of $2,433 and a typical household income of $2,110, both of which are higher than the national figures.

Health profiles are typical for the area's size, with 27.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 5.3% needing help with daily activities.

Military service is more common here than in most areas, with 4.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force. About 16.2% of the population also spend time volunteering.

First Nations residents are generally younger than those in the wider state, with a typical age of 21. Their household income is much higher than most similar areas at $2,750.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (63.1%). Very few people live alone, at just 16%.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 92.9% having three or more bedrooms. While 35.7% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are high at $2,167.

Cars are essential, as 83% of homes have two or more vehicles and very few people work from home. Public transport is available, though the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working adults are fewer here than in the state average, and the unemployment rate of 7.1% is a little above the national figure. Local jobs are common in construction, mining, and retail.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.5. Most residents live far from parks, schools, and health services, with 0% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed.