Lennard Brook

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Families are common here, though the proportion of people in de facto relationships is well below the state and national averages.

About 21.1% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the Western Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Ten percent of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in similar areas. Around 3.8% of people speak little or no English, which is a little above the state average.

Religious diversity is moderate, with 50.2% of the community identifying as Christian. About 40.2% of people report having no religion, which is a little below the state figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,421, which is well below the state average. Only 4.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

While 29.2% of people have a long-term health condition—which is well above the state average—the area has a much lower rate of mental health conditions than most similar places.

Unpaid child care is very common, with 31.4% of people providing it, well above the national figure. The area also has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 1.4% of the population, which is a little below the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 40, far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and the rate of one-parent families is well below the national average.

The community is entirely made up of separate houses, and 37% are owned outright, which is well above the national average. However, typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. About 31% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the main industries, employing 30.4% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is a little below the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or shops within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.