Cartmeticup

Families with children are very common here, and the area has a far higher rate of de facto relationships than the state or national figures. The population is generally younger than most areas, with very few people aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, with far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the main language used at home for nearly all residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A large majority of the community reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the state and national averages.

Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than people in most other similar areas. Many of the qualified adults hold degrees in education or management and commerce.

Typical personal and household incomes are well above the national figure, with personal earnings among the highest for its level.

While no one requires help with daily activities, a higher proportion of residents have a long-term health condition compared to the rest of the state, most commonly arthritis and lung conditions.

Volunteering is very common, with half the population volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes in Cartmeticup are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per household. The community consists almost entirely of couples, with no one-parent families recorded.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents and monthly home-loan payments far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport options available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 58.3% of people work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of Western Australia.

Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. The vast majority of the workforce is employed full-time, mostly in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a walkability score of zero and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, making it completely dependent on cars.