East Nannup

The community is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 39.5% of the population and no children under 15 living here. About 30.3% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is far above the state average.

About 18.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas, although this remains well below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home for 81.4% of the population. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the population (48.8%) report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.2%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,166 per week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the state average.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here at 7.0% than in most areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions at 23.3% is a little below the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 26.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid care (15.8%) and a significant number of former Defence Force members.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.8 people per home. While 30% of people live alone, there is a very high proportion of one-parent families at 33.3%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is non-existent here, as 0% of households rent.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. This is consistent with the fact that 28% of the workforce works from home.

About 34.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (78.9%). Employment is spread across agriculture, hospitality, retail, and education, with 32% of the workforce in management roles.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.