Coomalbidgup

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 27.2% of residents being children under 15. Families are common here, and de facto relationships are far more frequent than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. About 13.2% of the population was born abroad, which is far below the Western Australian figure.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, though 5.9% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas. Everyone in the community speaks English to some level.

A larger proportion of people identify as Christian compared to the state average, while 32.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure well below the national average.

Schooling levels are solid, with 56% of residents completing Year 12. While university degrees are less common than in the state, many adults hold certificates in engineering, health, and agriculture.

Typical incomes are high, with the usual personal weekly income of $1,196 sitting well above the national figure. This is consistent with a high proportion of full-time managers and business owners.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common than in most other areas.

This is a highly active community where 36.7% of people volunteer, a figure far above the state average. There is also a very high rate of unpaid childcare, reflecting the large number of families with children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, though those who identify as First Nations earn a typical personal income of $3,500, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a high percentage of couples with children. Only 5.8% of families are one-parent households, which is well below the national average.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 8.1% of households renting their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every household owns at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes via public transport. While there are a few bus stops, they are often a 51-minute walk away.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national rates.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which account for 85.3% of jobs. Employment is very strong, with 70.6% working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Living here requires a car, as the walkability score is very low and there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.