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The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with children under 15 making up 37.5% of the population. People in de facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, at 27.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than in most other areas at just 3.8%.

While 17.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is about the same as the Western Australian figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of the country, with those reporting no religion being far below the national figure at 17.5%.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 20.4% of residents completing Year 12. However, 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is around the middle for similar areas.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of just $649. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

While people with long-term health conditions are far below the national figure, those needing help with daily activities are a little above the state average at 7.5%.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 24.0%. This sits alongside a higher than average rate of people caring for children unpaid at 28.0%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 19.0% speaking a First Nations language. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is far below the national figure at $310 per week.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are far more common here than elsewhere in the state, making up 28.3% of households.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.5% are rented. Rent is far below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of only $41.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. About 26.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is far below the state average, with only 34.0% of adults working or looking for work.

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