Jandabup

Jandabup is much older than the national figure, with 27.5% of residents aged 65 and over. This is far above the 17.2% seen across Australia, and the proportion of children under 15 is well below the national average.

People born overseas make up 26.5% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though 12% of residents have Italian heritage.

Around 13.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Vietnamese and Italian are the most common additional languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common religion at 49.1%, while 39.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

The community has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas, though it is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Qualifications are often in management, commerce, or engineering.

Typical family and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the state and national figures. Around 21.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A long-term health condition affects 30.2% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition, though the need for help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 24.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Volunteering is lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical personal income of $374 and a typical age of 20, both of which are well below the state and national figures.

Homes in Jandabup are larger than most, with 2.8 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 53.9% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 7.8% of households.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 53.5% of workers drive to work and there are no public transport stops in the area. However, 19.4% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 23.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in construction, retail, or agriculture.

Jandabup is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.