Karragullen

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45 and a high 23.5% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

About 21.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still far below the Western Australian average. Many residents claim English, Australian or Italian ancestry.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.9% of the population. While 8.1% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common religion at 54.2%, while 41.3% of residents report having no religion. This figure is a little below the state average but a little above the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and matches the state average.

Karragullen is a high-income area where typical household weekly income is $2,316, which is well above the state and national figures. About 31.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

About 24.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most commonly reported long-term issues.

Unpaid work is common here, with 40.4% of people caring for children—a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of families with children in the area.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, although those who are present have a typical personal income of $1,749, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Families with children make up 60.7% of households, while only 13.6% of people live alone, which is far below the state average.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 43.2% of residents own their homes outright, far above the state figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is virtually non-existent, with no stops or routes serving the community.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high 69.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The most common local industries are agriculture, forestry, fishing and construction.

Walking is difficult due to a lack of local amenities and a steep average terrain slope of 9.9%. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.