Corrigin

The community is significantly older than the state and national figures, with 33% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with European roots are predominantly of English, Australian, or Scottish descent. Only 11.6% were born overseas, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of the population. Very few people use another language at home (3.4%), and practically no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 46.9% of residents identifying as Christian and 42.5% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the state average of 23.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,157, which is well below the state figure of $1,815. High earners are rare here, with only 7.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 39.4% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 17% of the population.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high, with 34.8% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. This suggests a community that relies heavily on unpaid local support.

First Nations residents are older than the national average, with a typical age of 41. However, household income for this group is among the lowest in similar areas at $687 per week.

The area has a high number of single-person households, with 40.1% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure and consistent with the town's older population.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at $185 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $867, both far below state and national figures. Most people live in separate houses, and 43.8% own their home outright.

Cars are essential, as 66% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. While there is one public transport stop, the typical walk to reach it is 36 minutes.

About 33.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.1% of the population.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, while full-time employment (63.9%) is well above the national figure. However, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 78.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Residents have very easy access to health services and groceries on foot.