Binnu

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the Western Australian figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 19% of the population, there are no seniors aged 65 and over in the area.

Binnu is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify as having Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

About 44.8% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.9%.

While 53.5% of residents finished Year 12, this is well below the state average of 58%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $979, which is a little above both the state and national figures. However, only 9.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, well below the national figure of 12.5%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 31% of people. Despite this, no one in the community requires help with daily activities, which is well below the national average.

Binnu is a highly active community where 37.2% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Those identifying as First Nations are far older than the national typical age, with a median of 43 years.

Couples without children make up 41% of families, while 35.9% are couples with children. One-parent families account for 12.8% of households.

Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $160, which is far below the national figure of $375. Homes are also less crowded than usual, with only 0.6 people per bedroom.

Working from home is very common at 41%, which is far above the national figure of 21%. For those who do travel, 28.2% drive and 25.6% walk to work.

The population is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Binnu has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 90.7%, and unemployment is non-existent. The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 71.8% of the workforce.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from health services and parks, though 41.8% are within a 15-minute walk of a school or groceries.