Hamersley Range

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. This is a workforce-heavy area with very few children and seniors, as both groups are far below state and national levels.

People born overseas make up 11.7% of the population, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and Australia. English is the most common ancestry at 16.2%.

English is the dominant language, and those using another language at home are far below the national average. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

The number of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures, sitting at 16.2%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with bachelor degrees (4.8%) and Year 12 completion (20.2%) both far below the national figures.

Typical weekly personal income is $2,167, which is far above the national figure of $805. This high earning power is seen in the 17.6% of people who earn $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both far below state and national levels. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Community participation is very low, with volunteers and people providing unpaid care both well below the national average. Only 10.1% of people care for children unpaid, which is far below the state figure.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population, a little above the national average. This group is far older than the national typical age and earns a typical income of $1,999, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

While households are small, there is a high density within the home, with 2.0 people per bedroom, which is far above the national figure.

In a bit of a contradiction, 15.7% of people commute by public transport, which is far above the national figure, despite the area having no public transport stops or routes.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most areas. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far above the national average at 26.1%.

Mining is the dominant industry for 56.9% of workers. Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 88.2%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

There is no street connectivity in the area, though walkable amenities per 1,000 residents are a little above the state average, mostly consisting of food and drink options.