Karridale

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with nearly 20% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15.1% of the population, which is well below the Western Australian average of 19%.

People born overseas make up 20.5% of the population, a figure that is much higher than similar areas but still well below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 89.6% of residents, and only 2.2% use another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A striking 61.5% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for areas of this level.

While 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more than in most similar areas, this is still well below the state average of 23.8%. Half of the population completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,359 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 10.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a higher proportion than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 21.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is strong, with 23.4% of people volunteering, a rate well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also higher than in most similar areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,024, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Families are typical in size, with 2.5 people per home. About 26.4% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than the state and national averages.

Separate houses make up 97.2% of all homes, far above the national figure of 72.3%. While 34.9% of homes are owned outright, there are far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than in most other areas.

The area is almost entirely reliant on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport use is very low, and it takes typically 34 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The community is relatively mobile, with 38.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 4.6%, which is well below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is far below the national figure at 47.8%. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry.

Karridale is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7, far below the state average of 5.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.