Hastings

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than Western Australia and the rest of the country. While it has a higher proportion of children than most areas, there are no seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.8% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home here. This is far below the national and state averages for the use of other languages.

The community is split evenly between those who identify as Christian and those with no religion. The proportion of people with no religion is well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; a typical household earns $900 a week, which is far below the state figure. However, 15.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure slightly above the national average.

Nearly 10% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the proportion of people with long-term health conditions is much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 30.3% of people volunteering, far above the state and national averages. Unpaid care for others is also well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 7.3% of the population, well above the state average. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 15.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. All families in the area are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $100, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is active, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

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