Carlotta

The community has a contrasting age profile, where 30.1% are children and 32.0% are seniors. The typical resident is 53, making the area far older than the national figure of 38.

People born overseas make up 28.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 35.9%.

English is the primary language for 84.5% of residents. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the Western Australian figure.

Over half of the population (51.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion at 39.5%, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical personal weekly income of $522, which is far below the Western Australian figure of $848.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.0% of people. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high, with 35.4% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up 2.9% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 58, which is far older than the state average of 24.

Families with children are common, making up 60% of households. Very few people live alone (16.7%), which is well below the state and national figures.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 52.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Almost all homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Most households have multiple vehicles, and 13.5% of people work from home.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. However, only 22.8% of people have moved in the last five years.

Only 45.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the national figure of 61.1%. Most who work are in construction or agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.