Jerdacuttup

The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than both Western Australia and Australia. It is a community with very few children and seniors, though a high 33.3% of adults are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.

About 21.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Western Australian average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 76.5% of the population. While 9.3% of residents use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

More than half of the community (50.8%) report having no religion. This is well above the state average and far above the national figure.

About 47% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average. Qualifications are often tied to the local economy, with the most common fields being engineering and management.

Personal incomes are very high here, with the typical weekly amount at $1,625, far above the national figure. A quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for its level.

The population is healthier than most, with only 19.1% of people having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates are about the same as the state average at 16.7%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most other areas.

First Nations people make up 4.4% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 44, which is far older than the state and national figures, and personal incomes for this group are among the highest for its level.

Homes are often small in terms of occupants, with 32.4% of people living alone. This is well above the state average, although 64.7% of families consist of couples with children.

Every home in Jerdacuttup is a separate house, and 89.2% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is 37.8%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Public transport use is surprisingly high at 15.6%, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the area having more public transport stops per 1,000 people than most similar places.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years. About 10% of residents arrived from overseas recently.

The workforce is very active, with 77.2% of adults working or looking for work. Jobs are heavily concentrated in mining (36.1%) and agriculture (31.1%), and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.