Boyup Brook

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 51 and a high proportion of seniors (27.4%). This shift helps explain why 27.4% of the population is aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 50.2% and 35.9% respectively. While 15.5% of people were born overseas, this is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 86.7% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 2.8%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 43.0% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also prominent at 42.4%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer residents have completed Year 12 (39.4%) compared to the national average of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,102 a week, which is far below the state figure of $1,815. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most reported issue at 14.7%.

Volunteering is very strong, with 27.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher than usual rate of people serving in the Defence Force (4.3%).

The First Nations community is older than most, with a typical age of 40. Personal income for First Nations residents is far above the state and national figures at $1,125.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home. There is a higher than average proportion of people living alone (29.6%) and one-parent families (17.6%).

Most people live in separate houses (97.5%), and home ownership is high, with 46.8% owning their home outright. Typical weekly rent is $220, which is far below the national figure.

Car use is essential as most people drive to work (54.3%). Public transport is very limited, with only one stop serving the area and a typical 26-minute walk to reach it.

About 33.8% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national rate. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national figure at 3.4%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (49.4%) compared to the national average. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 24.2% of the workforce.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4. While 58.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, other amenities like parks and schools are far less accessible than in other WA areas.