Exmouth Gulf

Residents here are far older than the state and national typical age of 38, with over 22% aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living in the area, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 22.4% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home by 79.6% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below the national average.

About 34.7% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is also reported by 34.7% of the population.

Qualifications are generally lower than in the rest of the country, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Over half the population has completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $949, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,187, well below the national average of $1,746.

The community is in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 8.2% of people, far below the national average of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with only 6.8% of people providing unpaid care and 11.4% volunteering, both of which are well below the national figures.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families with children and couples without children are split evenly at 46.2% each. About 23.8% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

Housing is unusual here, as 76.2% of dwellings are classified as 'other' and only 14.3% are separate houses. Rent is far below the national average at $210 a week, but typical home-loan payments are far above the state average at $3,600 a month.

There is no public transport in the area, and no one works from home. Most people rely on cars, with 41.7% driving to work and 20.8% walking.

About 30.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 66.7%, well above the national figure. The workforce is spread evenly across agriculture, construction, and hospitality, with no reported unemployment.

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