Buckland

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 51 and children under 15 making up only 12.5%, which is well below the national figure. First Nations people make up 7.1% of the population, well above the state and national averages.

Nearly one in five people (19.6%) were born overseas, though this is far below the state and national proportions. English is the most common ancestry at 32.1%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

Most residents speak only English, although 7.1% use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

The community is more religious than the national average, with only 21.4% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and Australia.

About 54.8% of residents completed Year 12, while 15.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Qualifications are mostly in management, commerce and education.

Personal income is well above the national figure, with a typical weekly amount of $1,025. However, typical family income is $1,718, which is well below the state average.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with a long-term health condition affecting 23.2% of people and no one needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 17.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Very few people provide unpaid care or look after children.

First Nations people in the area are far younger than those across the state, with a typical age of just 12. Personal income for this group is far below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. Couples without children are the most common household type at 44.8%.

Typical weekly rent is $230, which is far below the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,733, which is about the same as the state average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops. This is consistent with a very high 68% of people working from home, far above the national figure.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 37.5% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is a little below the state average.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64%, and there is no unemployment. Most people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

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