Jacup

Families with children are the core of this community, which is noticeably younger than the state and national average. The typical resident is 35, and there are no seniors aged 65 and over living here.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.3% were born overseas, which is far below the Western Australian figure. Common ancestries include English, Scottish and Irish.

While English is the main language, 8.5% of people use another language at home. A small number of residents speak little or no English, which is a little above the state average.

Many people here report having no religion, at 43.7%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.2%.

Over half of the adults have completed Year 12, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with agriculture and environment being a top field of study.

Personal and family incomes are generally high, with typical weekly personal earnings of $1,093 being well above the national figure. However, very few people earn more than $2,000 a week.

The community is in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 14.1% of people. This is far below the national rate, and no one reports needing help with daily activities.

Local participation is very high, with 36.2% of people volunteering and 53.2% providing unpaid childcare, both of which are far above the state and national averages.

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

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. The vast majority of families consist of couples with children.

Household density is slightly higher than average, with 0.80 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport available. Because of this, 34.3% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.6% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the state average.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing, where 85.7% of people work. Employment is very strong, with no one currently unemployed.

There are no shops, schools or health services within walking distance, leaving the area completely car-dependent.