Cataby

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 6.8% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

People born overseas make up 18.4% of the community, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the main language, though 7.8% of residents use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. Despite this, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is low here; those with no religion account for 14.6%, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 42.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 21.1% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are a standout feature, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,458, which is far above the national figure of $805. Typical household weekly incomes are also a little above state and national levels.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions reported by only 9.7% of people, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Community participation is low; only 10.5% of people volunteer and just 3.2% spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework, both of which are among the lowest rankings for similar areas.

While there are very few First Nations people here, those who are present have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Homes are slightly less crowded than the state average, with 2.2 people per home.

The typical weekly rent of $208 is far below both the state and national figures. Similarly, there are only 0.6 people per bedroom, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is very car-dependent with a 95-minute drive to the city, though 9.1% of people use public transport to get to work, which is well above the national figure of 3.1%.

The population is quite stable, with only 16.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 69.7%, well above the state average, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in retail, mining, and education.

Cataby is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or health service.