Grass Patch

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. While children make up 17.7% of the population, there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.3% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.7% using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Western Australia and the rest of the country.

A large majority of residents, 65.5%, report having no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Many residents hold certificates, and qualifications in agriculture and environment are the most common.

Typical personal income is well above the national figure at $1,018 per week, and 21.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly. However, only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.1%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities compared to the rest of the country.

Community spirit is very high, with 32.6% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare.

First Nations people make up 4.4% of the population. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 62, and reports much higher typical personal and household incomes.

Couples with children make up 58% of families, and one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas. About 27.1% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Interestingly, 34.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 19% of people moving into the area in the last five years—far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong with 0.0% unemployment and a high rate of full-time work. Most people work in agriculture and forestry, often in managerial roles.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is very low at 1.0.