Cundinup

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 37.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 11.3%, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia (69.4%), though 12.9% were born overseas, which is around the middle for similar areas. Those with English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry are the most common.

English is the only language used at home for 82.3% of residents, and no one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 40.3% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.1% have no religion, which is a little below the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, half of the residents have completed Year 12, and many hold certificates or diplomas in agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Only 5.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.3% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. About 25.8% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common at 24.2%.

Volunteering is very high here, with 34.5% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of engagement sits alongside a high rate of unpaid childcare, at 30.9%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, though those who have been recorded show very high typical personal incomes compared to the state average.

Homes usually hold 2.4 people, about the same as the national figure. The area has no one-parent families, which is far below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly rent is $205, which is far below the national figure of $375. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,000, which is a little above the state average.

The area is very car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 37.5% of the workforce works from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 40% of workers. While 72.7% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is far below the national average at 47.5%.

Cundinup is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.