Broomehill West

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 38 and a much higher proportion of children than most areas. Seniors make up only 9.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common heritage groups.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of people. Only 2.3% use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

Religious views are split, with 45.1% identifying as Christian and 42.2% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is slightly above the national average.

Many residents have completed Year 12, and 19.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications in agriculture and health are particularly common among those with degrees.

Incomes are strong, with a typical family earning $2,562 a week. This is a little above the state average, and 32.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Very few people require help with daily activities, at just 1.7%. However, mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Local participation is very high, with 43% of people volunteering and 37.5% caring for children unpaid. Both figures are far above the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.9% of households.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 51.8% are owned outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $150, far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport available. Many homes have four or more vehicles, and 24.7% of workers operate from home.

The population is relatively stable, as 29% of people moved in the last five years. This is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 51.7% of the workforce. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, and 64% of people work full-time.

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