Karakin

The area is significantly older than the state and national average, with 41% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.1%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 23.8% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%.

English is the primary language for 89.1% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

More than half of residents (50.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 23.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $919, which is far below the state figure of $1,815.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.5% of people, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is high at 22.8%, well above the national average, and a high proportion of people (31.1%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people are few in number, with a typical personal income of $449, which is a little below the national figure.

Homes are typically small, with 2.1 people per dwelling, and 29.4% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 60.8% are owned outright, far above the state figure of 29.2%.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 42% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state average, with many employed in mining, health care, or construction.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.