Calingiri

Children under 15 make up 27.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The community is also more diverse in its heritage, with 7.1% of residents being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, much higher than the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.3%), though New Zealand is the most common overseas birthplace at 11.1%. Overall, 18.2% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%.

English is the only language used at home for 91.9% of the community. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure far below the national average of 3.4%.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 58.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Those who do identify with a faith are almost exclusively Christian.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 4.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 23.8%. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas, and 16.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. This is well above the national figure of 12.5%.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.3% of the population, which is well above the state average. This is mirrored by the 6.1% of people who need help with daily activities, a higher rate than most similar areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.3% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This strong community spirit is also seen in the 28.9% of people who provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations community is particularly young, with a typical age of just 8 years, far younger than the state average of 24. Typical personal incomes for First Nations residents are also much higher than in most areas.

Couples with children make up 61.1% of families, though 30.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Almost every home is a separate house (98.7%), and 41.3% are owned outright. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $185, far below the national figure of $375.

The town is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 57.6% of workers drive to work, though 22.4% work from home, which is far above the state average.

About 36.6% of residents moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, a figure far below the national average of 14.5%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 47.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

Calingiri is mostly car-dependent, with no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, the area is quite walkable for education and nature, with nearly 80% of homes near a school or park.