Karlgarin

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is younger than most, with 21% of residents being children under 15, and de facto relationships are much more common here than in similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of people using another language. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population, 48.6%, report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 23.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,550, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. While personal income is about the same as the national figure, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 18.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is very high, with 38% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and other people is also much more common here than in similar areas.

The First Nations community is small in number but has a very young typical age of 10 years, far younger than the national figure of 24. Weekly income for First Nations households is among the lowest for similar areas at $474.

One-parent families are much more common here at 21.1%, well above the national average of 14.1%. Around 27.3% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 100% of homes being detached. Home ownership is very high, as 51.5% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rent is among the lowest at $80.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. However, 25% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 75.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 0% unemployment reported.

The area is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.