Gairdner

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a very small senior population of just 2.9%. First Nations people make up 5.7% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots mainly cite English, Scottish, or German ancestry. Only 9.5% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home in this area. The proportion of people using another language is far below both the Western Australian and national figures.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 53.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41%.

The area has a very high rate of Year 12 completion at 66.7%, well above the national figure. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than in most other areas.

Incomes here are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $1,137 per week. This is well above the national figure of $805.

Residents report far fewer mental health and long-term health conditions than the national average. However, 5.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the state figure.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 44.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also very common, affecting 37.6% of the population.

The First Nations community is very young, with a typical age of just 4 years. Personal income for First Nations residents is far above the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every home in Gairdner is a separate house. Renting is very rare and costs are exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of $109, which is far below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that 32.4% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure.

About 34.8% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is a higher rate than most similar areas, though still below the state and national averages.

The workforce is very active, with 80% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed full-time in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.