Brookton

Brookton is much older than most areas, with a typical age of 51 and 29.5% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.2% of the population, well above the state and national averages.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Only 11.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the 32.2% seen across Western Australia.

English is the primary language for 82.4% of the population. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 43.6% of people identifying as Christian and 41.9% reporting no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.7% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,189 a week. Only 10.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, with 37% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 11.7% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteerism is a standout feature, with 25.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is significant in size but faces hardship, with an unemployment rate of 33.3%, which is far above the national average. Personal income for First Nations people is also among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling. A high 32.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Housing is mostly separate houses, and nearly half (49.6%) are owned outright, far above the state figure. Rents are also very low, with a typical weekly rent of $200.

The area is highly car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and it takes 87 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 30.6% of the workforce. The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state and national figures.

While 71% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, there are no health services within that distance. The area is considered somewhat walkable overall.