Bridgetown

Bridgetown is far older than the national average, with 30.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This contributes to a smaller proportion of children under 15, who make up 15.7% of the population, which is well below the Western Australian figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 23.5% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents—52.0%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 15.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has more schools per 1,000 children than most similar places.

Weekly incomes are significantly lower than the state and national figures, with a typical personal income of $580 and only 10.9% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Reflecting its older population, 33.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is very high at 25.0%, far above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is older than the national average with a typical age of 33, and typical personal incomes for this group are far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per household, and there is a higher rate of people living alone than in most other areas.

Separate houses make up 94.0% of dwellings, and 42.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the national average.

The community is very reliant on cars, as 62.7% of workers drive to work. Only 1.1% of people commute using public transport.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Mining, health care, and education are the main industries for those employed.

Bridgetown is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, as many homes are far from health services, groceries, and parks.