Lockyer

The population is a mix of age groups, with 20.6% being seniors and 19.9% children. About 11.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state and national figures.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 22% of people were born overseas. This is much higher than most similar areas, but still far below the Western Australian average.

English is the main language for 81.4% of people. While 11.1% use another language at home—which is much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the community (49.9%) report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and well above the state average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national figures, where about a quarter of people have a degree.

Typical incomes are very low, with the usual household earning $904 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 17.2% of residents live with a mental health condition.

Volunteer rates are 12.3%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Around 12.3% of the community provide unpaid care.

The First Nations community is larger than in 90% of similar areas. However, they face significant hardship, with a 26.9% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of just $320.

Single living is common, with 38.6% of people living alone, far above the state average. One-parent families are also very frequent, making up 27.7% of households.

Renters make up 45.3% of the population, far above the national figure. While 89.1% live in separate houses, only 18% of homes are owned outright, among the lowest standing for this level.

Most people drive to work, but 10.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average. The area has a high number of public transport stops compared to similar places.

About 33.1% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7% of the population.

Only 47.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6%, slightly higher than the state average.

The area is quite walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, health services are almost entirely missing from a 15-minute walk.