Coorow

The community is far older than the national figure, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.6%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 10.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

English is the main language for the vast majority, though 5.0% of people use another language at home. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

A little more than the state average of people here have no religion, accounting for 45.8% of the population. Christianity is the only other significant religious group at 37.4%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38.2% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below those in the state and nation, with the typical household earning $1,300 a week. Only 3.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents are generally healthy, as the 1.7% who need help with daily activities is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also a little below the national figure.

Volunteerism is a standout feature here, with 30.9% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to other areas.

First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population, which is a little above the state average. The typical personal income for this group is far below the national figure.

The area has a high number of people living alone, at 36.5%, which is far above the state average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 43.2% own their home outright, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rents are much lower than most areas at just $150.

Cars are essential here, as no one commutes by public transport. While every home has a vehicle, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is steady, with 62.1% of people working full-time. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employ 31.6% of the workforce.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 86.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.