Cranbrook

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 44 and 23.2% of people aged 65 or over. However, children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 13.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%.

English is the primary language here, with 83.2% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home (3.8%), and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (47.1%) reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.2%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 35.7% of residents completing Year 12. A bachelor degree or higher is held by just 7.9% of adults, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the usual household earning $1,166 a week. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 32.7% of people have a long-term health condition. Additionally, 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.

Volunteering is very high, with 28.5% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of unpaid housework.

First Nations residents are generally older and earn much less than others in the region. The typical personal income for this group is $416, which is well below the national average of $540.

Homes tend to be smaller, with a typical 2.3 people per dwelling. About 30.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Separate houses make up 94% of the homes, and 42.4% are owned outright. Rent is much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly rent of just $174.

While most people drive, 19% of workers work from home, which is far above the state average. Public transport use is low, though the area has more stops per person than many similar places.

The community is relatively stable, as only 24.5% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much more common than in similar areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 55.8% of the workforce. Managers are the most common occupation at 42.9%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.