Kalgan

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the Western Australian average of 38. While children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well above the state figure at 19.2%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. About 16.7% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state average of 32.2%.

English is the dominant language, with 91.4% of people using it only. The 3.8% who use another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 58.3%. This is far above both the state (42.9%) and national (38.9%) figures.

Kalgan has a highly qualified workforce, with 24.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and nearly matches the state average.

Family and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,146 a week. Around 22.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, at 9.9%. This is a little above the state and national figures.

Residents are exceptionally active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 27.6% that is far above the national average. Unpaid housework and caregiving are also much more common than in most similar areas.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical personal income of $100 and a typical age of 16, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Families with children are common, while people living alone are well below the state average at 20.4%.

Separate houses make up 94.7% of homes, and 43.9% are owned outright, which is far above the state figure. Typical mortgage payments are $2,057 a month, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 39.4% have two.

Movement into the area is high, as 40.5% of residents moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are well below the state average at 3.6%.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (65.8%) compared to the national figure. Full-time employment is much lower than most areas, with many people working in agriculture, health, and education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk of any home.