Coondle

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 55 and a very low proportion of children under 15 at 9.8%. About 29.5% of residents are seniors, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

More than a quarter of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still a little below the national average of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 41.1%.

English is the primary language for 77.4% of the community. While 5% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 42.3% of people report having no religion. This is roughly the same as the Western Australian average and well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 32.7% of residents completing Year 12. A typical resident is less likely to hold a bachelor degree compared to the rest of the country.

Typical personal income is $620 a week, which is well below the national figure of $805. While some households earn high incomes, the typical household weekly income of $1,399 is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is more common here than the national average, with 17.9% of people participating. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most similar areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.1% of the population. First Nations households in the area earn well above the state and national averages.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.2 people per dwelling. Over half of the households consist of couples without children, which helps explain why there are so few one-parent families.

Every single home in Coondle is a separate house. A high 47.5% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%, and renting is very rare at just 6.1%.

Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and 40.1% have two. The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops available.

The population is relatively stable, with only 23.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 45% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Those who are employed often work in mining or construction.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.