Gascoyne River

The community is far younger than the national figure, with 33.3% of people under 15. First Nations people make up 80.5% of the population, and de facto relationships are much more common here than in the rest of the state.

Almost everyone was born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Those who identified with an ancestry most commonly cited Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish roots.

While 80.5% of people speak only English, 17.2% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A majority of the population reports no religion at 58.6%, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 14.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 28.6% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up just 5.1% of adults.

Typical personal income is among the lowest at this level, at just $425 per week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the Western Australian figure.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than nationally, affecting 29.9% of people. Interestingly, no one reported needing help with daily activities, and mental health conditions are much less common than in most areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 50.8% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. Volunteering is also more frequent here than in the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up the bulk of the community, with 21.4% speaking a First Nations language. The typical First Nations person is noticeably younger than the national figure, at just 20 years old.

Households are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home. Half of all residents live alone, yet 79.5% of families consist of couples with children.

Rents are among the lowest in the country at a typical $69 per week. Most people live in separate houses, but no one owns their home outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. About 25% of workers work from home, and a third of people walk to their jobs.

The community is quite mobile, with 48.8% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

While full-time employment is slightly higher than the state average at 62.5%, far fewer adults are working or looking for work overall. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.