Glen Mervyn

The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 12.8% of the population being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the 3.3% state average. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.5% of the community, a figure far below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, Irish, and Filipino.

English is the only language used at home, meaning no residents use another language or speak little to no English, which is far below the national figure.

About 42.6% of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.2% report no religion, a figure that is well below the Western Australian average of 42.9%.

Qualifications vary widely; 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, only 34.1% completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,249, which is about the same as the national figure. While these incomes are higher than most similar areas, the typical personal weekly income of $725 is a little below the Australian average of $805.

Long-term health issues are common, with 34.0% of people reporting a condition, well above the national average. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 17.0%, though no residents currently require help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 41.0% of people contributing, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most areas.

There are six First Nations people in the community, with a typical age of 23. While the typical First Nations family income of $2,750 is far above the state average, the typical personal income of $38 is among the lowest for its level.

Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. There are no one-parent families in the community, which is far below the national figure.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,950, which is about the same as the national average. There is a slightly lower density of people per bedroom compared to most areas.

The area has no public transport routes or stops. This means residents face a much longer walk to the nearest stop—about 52 minutes—than people in most other areas.

The community is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here, with only 51.3% of adults doing so, far below the state average. The unemployment rate is 20.0%, which is far above the national figure of 5.1%.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.