Gwambygine

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 33.7% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.6%, which is well below the Western Australian average of 19.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.0% were born overseas. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

About 45.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.3% report having no religion, a figure that is well below the state average.

The typical level of education is lower than in most areas, with only 9.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Half of the population completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $966 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents face more health challenges than the national average, with 36.1% having a long-term health condition and 10.8% reporting a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community for unpaid work; 32.8% of people volunteer, and 22.4% provide unpaid care, both of which are far above state levels.

There are five First Nations people in the area, who are typically older than those in the rest of the state. Their typical household income is $350, which is far below the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 36.4% of people living alone—far above the national average. Small households are common, as there are fewer people per home than usual.

Housing is very stable, with 66.7% of homes owned outright and no rental properties at all. Almost every home is a separate house, typically with three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. However, 37.1% of people work from home, a figure far above the state average.

Around 33.8% of residents moved to the area in the last five years, which is well below the national trend.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 65.7%, though only 52.2% of adults are working or looking for work. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, construction, and health services.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.