Binningup

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.4% of the population, which is well above the national average of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 20% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though far below the Western Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.7% of residents. While 4.8% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is far below the state and national figures.

More than half of the community (50.2%) report having no religion. This is well above the state figure and far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical household income is $1,754 per week, which is about the same as the national figure. A higher-than-usual 15.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

About 28.3% of people have a long-term health condition, and arthritis is the most common. The rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most similar areas.

The community is very active in volunteering, with 20.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. About 24.1% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. They are noticeably older than the state average, and their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure.

Family life is common here, with 50.4% of homes being couples with children. Typical home sizes are about the same as the state average, with 2.4 people per household.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (97.4%), and 88.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 34.8% of homes owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, as only 6.2% work from home, which is far below the national figure. Only 1.7% of people use public transport to commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 37.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10% of the population.

Full-time employment is higher than in most similar areas at 61.7%. Many residents work in manufacturing, health care, and construction.

The area is car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.9. While most homes are near a park or groceries, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.