Boonanarring

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This small community has very few children and seniors compared to most areas, and no one here is in a de facto relationship.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest at this level, with 40.6% of people born outside Australia, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Filipino and English are the most common ancestries.

The use of another language at home is far above the national average at 34.4%, with Tagalog being the most common non-English language. Despite this diversity, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the main religion for 59.4% of the community, while those with no religion make up 31.3%, which is far below the Western Australian figure.

A high number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, at 29.2%, which is well above the state average of 23.8%. There are no schools within 3 km.

Typical personal weekly income is $966, a little above the national figure. However, typical family incomes are well below the state and national figures, and no one earns $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.1% of residents, about the same as the national figure. Notably, no one in the area reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for others is relatively common at 16.7%, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the rates of people caring for children or doing heavy housework are among the lowest for this level.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is lower than most similar areas.

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

Housing is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $140, which is far below the national figure of $375. There are also far fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 159 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.4% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

About 62.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for its level and slightly above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.