Collins

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 36.7% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, and children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population.

People born overseas make up 18.4% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another tongue. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common, with 44.9% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.7%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are relatively high, with 22.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of the residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average of 58.0%.

Typical incomes are low, with the usual household earning $725 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Weekly personal income is also lower than most areas at $675.

Residents are in good health, with only 14.3% having a long-term health condition, far below the national average of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 30.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 13.9% providing care and 33.3% caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area. The single person identified as First Nations is 69 years old, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.

Families are common, with 76% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families make up 16.0% of the area, which is a little above the national figure of 14.1%.

Home loan payments are much lower than most areas, with a typical monthly payment of $921. This is far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 14.3% of people work from home, which is well above the state average of 7.5%.

Movement is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 42.9% of the workforce. While 63.9% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably sloped.