Karalundi

The community is noticeably younger than most, with a typical age of 34. It is also home to a very high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, at 43.1%, which is far above the national figure.

About 15.4% of residents were born overseas, though this is still far below the state and national proportions. Common ancestries include Australian, German, and Filipino.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 21.5% of people using a language other than English at home. Despite this, no residents report speaking little or no English.

Religious life is very traditional compared to the rest of the country, as 67.7% identify as Christian. Only 4.6% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Schooling is a focal point here, with a high number of schools per 1,000 children. However, those who completed Year 12 are far fewer than the national figure, and only 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,325. Interestingly, the typical personal income is $1,028, which is well above the national average.

Residents are exceptionally healthy compared to the rest of Australia. Only 7.7% of people have a long-term health condition, and no one reported needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 26.2% of people volunteering, far above the national rate. There are also many people caring for children unpaid, at 35.7%, which is well above the state and national figures.

First Nations people are a key part of the community, with a typical age of just 14, far younger than the national figure of 24. Their typical household income is $1,375, which is a little below the national average.

Families are fairly typical in size, with 2.4 people per home. Nearly half of the households consist of couples with children, and one-parent families are slightly more common here than in most areas.

Housing is very affordable, as the typical weekly rent is just $120, far below the state and national figures. Rooms are used more intensively here, with a higher number of people per bedroom than in most areas.

This is a car-dependent area with no public transport routes or stops. Remarkably, 100% of people who work report that they walk to their job.

The population is highly mobile, with 68.5% of residents moving into the area in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Jobs are heavily concentrated in education and training, which accounts for 95.8% of work. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 70.8%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Walkability is very low, as 0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or groceries. The area is considered car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average.