Bruce Rock

The community is notably older, with a typical resident aged 49 and 29% of the population aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. About 19.8% of residents are children under 15, a rate slightly above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.8% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 4.4% of people using another language at home, far below the figures for Western Australia and the nation.

About 46.6% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.9% report no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.9% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,236, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 13.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of people. This is well above the national figure, and 6.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 30.4% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Around 23.5% of people perform more than 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population, and the community is notably young, with a typical age of 17. Around 20.6% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national average.

Living arrangements vary, as 35.2% of people live alone—well above the national figure—while 55% of households are couples with children.

Home ownership is strong, with 47% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are much lower than most areas at just $160.

Cars are essential, as there are no public transport stops in the area. Most homes have two vehicles, and 58.1% of workers commute by car.

The population is very stable, with only 27% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 69.1%. The local workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 29.5% working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

While there is no public transport, the town is somewhat walkable, with 66.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, far above the state average.