Howick

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 26.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. There are no residents aged 65 or over, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state average.

About 80% of residents were born in Australia, while 17.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or German ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below both the Western Australian average of 18.4% and the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the population (55.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity accounts for 40.0% of the community.

While 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 36.4% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 58.0%. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Personal incomes are very high here, with 33.3% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income of $1,625 is far above the national figure of $805.

Residents are in very good health, with only 11.1% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national average of 27.7%. No one in the area needs help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition.

The community is highly active, with 42.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also very common at 45.5%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Every household in the area consists of a couple with children. This explains why the typical home is larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling.

Housing is consistent with the state average, with typically 0.80 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 15.4% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is very mobile, with 56.8% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate far above the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 76.9% of workers are employed. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas.

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