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The community is far older than the national figure, with 24.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 16.2% of the population, which is a little below the state and national averages.

About 22.7% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 87.6% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

More than half of residents (50.5%) have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.5%.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with bachelor degrees (20.8%) than most similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,660, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly personal income is $745, slightly below the state average of $848.

A little more than 30% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Only 2.4% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure well below the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.7% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, a higher number of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

First Nations residents in the area are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 16. Their typical personal and household incomes are far above the national figures.

Couples with children make up 51.4% of households, and families are generally larger than in many other areas. Very few people live alone, at just 16.3%.

Home ownership is strong, with 44.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 88.4% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport is virtually non-existent, with no stops or routes available.

About 38.1% of the population moved in the last five years, which is similar to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (55.7%) compared to the national figure. Full-time employment is also far below the national average, though the unemployment rate is quite low at 2.2%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.