Catterick

The community is notably older, with a typical age of 50 and 19.9% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the Western Australian figure. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 15.2% of the population, well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

About 59.6% of the population identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.3%, which is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 35.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 58%. Only 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $614, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, 21.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.1% of residents, with arthritis being the most common. About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Catterick has a very high rate of volunteers at 31.5%, far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most areas, with 30.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small. Among those residents, personal and household incomes are far above the state and national averages.

The community is mostly made up of couples, with 51.9% having children and 40% without. People living alone make up 28.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.4% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 59.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-reliant, as 0% of homes are without a vehicle and no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, 23.6% of the workforce works from home, far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 23.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is highly active, with 72.6% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Major industries include agriculture, mining, and construction.

Catterick is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.