Biddelia

This is an older community where 40% of residents are seniors, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 15% of the population, which is much higher than the state average.

The area has a strong international connection, with 40% of people born overseas, well above the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the primary ancestries listed.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents report speaking little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 55%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is low for this area, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical personal weekly income of just $366, far below the national figure of $805.

While long-term health conditions are far less common than elsewhere, about 15% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than people in other similar areas. However, no one here provides unpaid care or cares for children.

The First Nations population is older than the state average, with a typical age of 39. Their typical personal weekly income of $350 is well below the national figure.

Homes in Biddelia are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Typical weekly rents are $250, which is well below the national average. Monthly home-loan payments are also much lower than in most other areas.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, though 35% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 20% of adults in the labour force, far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance and a very steep average terrain slope.