Chowerup

This is a community with a diverse age structure; 25% are children under 15 and 21.9% are seniors, which is well above state and national figures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.5% of the population, and de facto relationships are far more common than the national average.

About 18.8% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the Western Australian average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with 96.9% of people using it at home. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

A large majority of residents identify with no religion at 71.9%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 76.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 33.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,031, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents report very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 18.8% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 52.4% of people volunteering—far above the national average. Over half the population also provides unpaid childcare, and 47.6% spend 15 or more hours a week on housework.

There are four First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of just 3 years. Their typical personal income is $1,125, which is far above the national figure.

Families in Chowerup tend to be large, with 3.4 people per home, well above the national average of 2.5. Most households consist of couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $3,000, which is far above the state average. Conversely, weekly rent is much lower than most areas at $150.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 10.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very active workforce, with 81% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average of 61.1%.

Chowerup is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.