Boodarie

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a high proportion of children. First Nations people make up 20.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 45.6% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 28.6%.

Formal qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 31.7% of people completing Year 12 compared to 58.8% nationally. However, those with degrees often specialise in engineering, which accounts for 27.7% of qualifications.

Earnings are exceptionally high, with the typical household bringing in $3,444 a week, far above the national figure of $1,746. A striking 67.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 14.3% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 1.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, which is consistent with the high number of families with kids. About 15.5% of people volunteer, which is a little above the national figure.

First Nations residents earn significantly more than the state average, with a typical personal income of $1,781 compared to $481 in Western Australia. The typical First Nations resident is 28, noticeably older than the state average of 24.

Families are the norm here, with 77.4% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 89.1% having three or more bedrooms. While rents are far above the national figure at $850 a week, no one in the community owns their home outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 39.1% owning two cars.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.1% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a rate slightly above the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work. Mining is the biggest industry, employing 30.9% of the workforce, and full-time employment is far above the national average at 74.1%.

Boodarie is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.