Condingup

Children under 15 make up 24.3% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%. The typical resident is 41, and about 3.9% of the community are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.6% were born overseas. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 80% of the community. Only 5.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 18.4%.

A large proportion of the community report no religion at 48.6%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold Certificate III or IV qualifications, often in agriculture and environment.

Typical household income is $1,328 a week, which is well below the Western Australian figure of $1,815. However, personal income is a little above the national figure at $870 per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 22.9% reporting a long-term health condition. This is much lower than the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.5% of people volunteering—far above the national average of 14.1%.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 54, which is far older than the state and national figures of 24.

Family life is common, with 52.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Around 29.1% of people live alone, which is higher than most areas.

Housing is very stable, with 50% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is also very low, with a typical weekly cost of $150.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to get to work. This is reflected in the fact that every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen a notable influx of new residents, with recent arrivals from overseas making up 22% of the population.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 62.8% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 71.1%, and there is currently no unemployment.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk of any home.