Kentdale

The population is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 50. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing far above the national figure.

About 24.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the Western Australian average. Many residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.5% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national and state figures.

A huge 74.6% of residents have no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

Higher education is more common here than in similar areas, with 19.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the state and national averages.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,145 a week, which is much lower than in most other areas. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.7% of residents. About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the state average.

Volunteerism is very high, with 33.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. More people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Over half of the households consist of couples with children. Homes are slightly smaller than average, with typically 2.2 people per home.

Most people live in separate houses, and 38% own their homes outright, which is well above the state average. Rent is much lower than the national figure, typically costing $200 a week.

The area is highly car-dependent, but 23.7% of people work from home, which is far above the state average. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 23% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national average at 40.7%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.