Drysdale River

Children under 15 make up 34.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This contributes to a younger community, though the typical resident is 39, slightly older than the state average.

About 18.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national average. Most people here claim Australian, English, or Dutch ancestry.

English is the primary language for 68.4% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, nobody in the community speaks little or no English.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. The remaining community is mostly Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state and national figures, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 32.1% completing Year 12. Most residents finished school at Year 10.

The typical family income of $1,125 a week is far below the state and national figures. However, personal income is a little above the national figure, and 10.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with no residents needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. About 26.3% have a long-term health condition, mostly arthritis.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with no residents volunteering or providing unpaid care. This is far below the figures seen across Western Australia.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $2,500, which is far above the national figure. This group is also far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 6 years.

Households typically contain 2.4 people, which is about the same as the figure for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

Renting is expensive here, with a typical weekly rent of $600, which is far above the national figure. Homes are more crowded than usual, with one person per bedroom.

The area is entirely reliant on private vehicles, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 35.3% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average.

Only 53.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national figures.

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