Kendenup

The population is significantly older than most areas, with seniors making up 28.8% of the community. In contrast, children under 15 make up 16.4%, which is a little below the national figure.

English ancestry is most common at 53.5%, followed by Australian at 35.4%. About 22.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though well below the state average.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 88.2% of people at home. Only 2.9% of residents use another language, a figure far below both the state and national levels.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.8%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 37.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,040, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 37.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average, and 8.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

The community is highly active in volunteering, with 23.3% of people helping out, well above the national figure. There is also a strong veteran presence, as 6.8% of residents served in the Defence Force.

There are 18 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 47 years.

Living arrangements are skewed toward smaller groups, as 31.7% of people live alone. This is well above the national figure, and the usual home contains 2.2 people.

Housing is very stable, with 49.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and the usual weekly rent of $230 is far below the national average.

Car use is essential, with 61.1% of workers driving to work and 40.3% of homes having two vehicles. Public transport is very limited, with a typical walk to the nearest stop taking 71 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as 30.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 2.5%.

Working life is less common here, with only 46.9% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 26.4% of the workforce.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.