Geographe

Geographe is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 50 and a high proportion of seniors at 26.8%. This trend helps explain why there are far fewer children under 15 here—just 15%—compared to the state and national averages.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. While 20% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still well below the Western Australian and national figures.

English is the main language for 87.9% of the population. Only 5.5% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population (47%) report having no religion, which is well above the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 44.7% of residents completing Year 12. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.6% of the community, well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas, with a typical household earning $1,333 a week. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

The area has a strong history of service, with 4.5% of residents having served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas. Volunteers also make up 20% of the population, well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 4% of the population. This community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 20, though unemployment is much higher at 22.2%.

Homes are typically smaller than average with 2.3 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 17% of households.

The area is dominated by large, separate houses, with 92.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average, and 39.2% of residents own their homes outright.

Car use is essential, as 65.9% of people drive to work and only 1.6% use public transport. Very few people work from home, at just 6.8%, which is far below the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.8% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure that is well above the state average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 53.8%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and accommodation.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, almost no one can walk to groceries or health services.