Chadwick

The community is far older than the state and national average, with typical residents aged 48. It is also a family-heavy area, as children under 15 make up 20.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language here, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national and state levels.

A majority of residents report no religion at 57.9%, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and far fewer completing Year 12 compared to the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,399, which is well below the Western Australian figure. Personal incomes are also a little below the state and national averages.

Residents here report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas, and the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.6% of people helping out, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

First Nations households in the area earn $2,750 weekly, which is far above the state and national averages. The typical First Nations resident is 28, which is noticeably older than the national figure.

Half of all households are couples with children, and there are far fewer one-parent families than in most other areas. People living alone are also less common than in the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with a high rate of outright home ownership at 48.2%. Typical weekly rent is far below the national figure, though homes tend to be larger with more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. While there are a few bus stops available, most residents use their own vehicles to get to work.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national trends.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the state average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools compared to the state average.