Kellerberrin

This is an ageing community where the typical resident is 53, making it far older than most areas. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.9% of the population, while children under 15 are much less common at 12.4%.

The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 74.8% of residents born in Australia. This means far fewer people were born overseas compared to the Western Australian and national figures.

English is the primary language for 85.7% of residents. While more people use another language at home than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 43.4% identifying as Christian and 42.5% reporting no religion. This level of non-religion is well above the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 29.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state and national figures, and only 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $909. Only 5.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state figure.

Health challenges are common here; 37.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the state average. People needing help with daily activities are also among the highest at this level.

Volunteering is a strong part of local life, with 20.4% of residents giving their time, well above the national figure. However, far fewer people are caring for children unpaid compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the town, with a population of 81 people. However, this group faces hardship, with a much lower typical personal income of $356 and an unemployment rate far above the national average.

Living arrangements are varied, with 37.5% of people living alone and 18.5% of families being one-parent homes. Both figures are much higher than in most similar areas.

Housing is affordable and stable, with 42.9% of homes owned outright and typical weekly rents of $160, which is far below the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses.

Cars are essential for most, though 9.4% of homes have no vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas. The drive time to the city is also much longer than in similar places.

The population is quite stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas are a little above the national average.

Working life is dominated by health care, agriculture, and retail. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, with a full-time employment rate of 57.1%.

The town is reasonably walkable, with 74.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Access to health services is particularly high, far above the state average.