Burekup

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 25.9% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%, while seniors over 65 are much less common here than in other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A larger proportion of people here report having no religion (45.7%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.7%.

About 48.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state average of 58%. Qualifications are often in trade or professional fields, with Certificate III or IV being the most common.

Incomes are notably high here, with the typical household earning $2,086 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more a week are much more common than in most areas.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities (3.2%) or living with long-term health conditions (25.1%).

Community spirit is high, with 26% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $850, which is well above the national figure of $540. The typical age for this group is 22, slightly younger than the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.8% of families.

Detached houses are the norm here, making up 97.1% of all homes. Most are large, with 88.2% having three or more bedrooms, and over half of households are paying off a mortgage.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no homes lacking a motor vehicle. While there is some use of the bus, the walk to the nearest stop takes a long time—averaging 47 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Burekup has a strong workforce, with 68.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in construction, manufacturing, or healthcare.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.