Manypeaks

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 15.4% of the population, a figure well below the Western Australian average of 19%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.8% of the community, which is far below the state figure of 32.2%. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common backgrounds after Australian.

English is the only language used at home for 94% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

About 60.4% of people report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 36.9%.

While 52.6% of residents completed Year 12, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 15.8%, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,268, which is well below the state figure of $1,815. However, 16.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a proportion well above the national average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.4% of residents. Additionally, 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

This is a highly active community where 30.8% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national rate of 14.1%. Service in the Defence Force is also much more common here than in most areas.

There are three First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of just 5 years. Personal and household incomes for this group are far above the state and national figures.

Almost half of all homes are occupied by couples without children, and 27.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average.

Every home in Manypeaks is a separate house, and 47.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,042, which is far below the state average.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. However, 21.7% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 39.4% of residents moving into the area within the last five years.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 42% of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the national average at 66.7%, the unemployment rate is also very high at 10%.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.