Bookara

The area is far older than the national figure, with 24.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.1% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language here, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high proportion of residents, 47.0%, report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.1% completing Year 12, both far below state and national levels.

Typical personal income is $661 a week, which is well below the state figure. However, 16.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of people. Mental health conditions are much less common, at 4.0%, well below the national figure.

Participation in unpaid care is low, with only 4.8% of people providing unpaid care, which is well below the state and national averages.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical age is 9, which is far younger than the state and national figure of 24.

The community consists mainly of couples, with 57.7% having children and 40.5% without. One-parent families are much less common than in most areas at just 2.7%.

Every single home in Bookara is a separate house. Home ownership is high, with 44.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes without a motor vehicle. Only 4.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national average of 21.0%.

About 35.6% of people have moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 48.5%. The workforce is concentrated in mining, construction, and agriculture, and the unemployment rate is 5.6%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.