Kojonup

The population is far older than the national figure, with 24.7% of residents aged 65 or over. First Nations people make up 7.8% of the community, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.7% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Scottish and Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 85.3% of people. While 7.4% of residents use another language at home, this is far below the state and national figures.

Religion is split almost evenly between those who identify as Christian (47.1%) and those who report no religion (43.3%). The latter is well above the national figure.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 12, but this is far below the state figure of 58%.

Typical household incomes are well below those found across Australia, with a typical weekly income of $1,273. Only 13% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 6.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is exceptionally high in Kojonup, with 28.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is larger than in 86% of similar areas. While unemployment among First Nations people is remarkably low at 0.0%, Year 12 completion is far below the national average.

Many people live alone here, representing 38% of households, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is lower than the national average.

Detached houses are very common, making up 92.1% of homes. Rent is far below the national figure at $200 a week, and 35.7% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, as the town is largely car-dependent. While some homes have no vehicle, public transport use is very low and stops are far apart.

The area has seen a significant influx of people from overseas, with 20.2% of residents being recent arrivals. This is well above both the state and national figures.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main employers, with 28.6% of the workforce in this sector. Unemployment is very low at 2%, which is well below the national average.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While there are many parks within a 15-minute walk, most homes are far from public transport.