Forest Grove

This is a notably older community, with 20.9% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the state and national figures. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.6%, a figure much lower than most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 21.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas but still far below the Western Australian average.

Most residents speak only English, though 6.3% use another language at home. This is higher than in similar areas, but far below the state and national proportions.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 60.1%. This is among the highest proportions for this level and far above the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

The area is well-qualified, with 62.9% of people completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, a rate slightly below the state average.

Incomes are generally low here; the typical household earns $1,199 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

A slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 5.9%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is 23.3%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is highly active in volunteering, with 25.3% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.2% providing support, which is much higher than most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with zero residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For those who do, personal income is far above the state and national averages.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 35.2% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. Homes are generally smaller, with a typical 2.1 people per household.

Almost everyone lives in a separate house, and 38% own their home outright, which is well above the state average. While 30.6% of households rent, the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute via public transport. This dependence is balanced by a high rate of people working from home, at 24.4%.

The population is relatively stable, though 37% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.5% of the community.

Full-time employment is far below the state and national figures at 45%. The local workforce is largely split between agriculture, forestry and fishing, and manufacturing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of public transport, health services, or a park.