Maranup

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 21.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children make up only 5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 20% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 83.3% of the population. No residents reported using another language at home or speaking little to no English.

About 40% of people report having no religion, a figure slightly above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.3%.

The area is better qualified than most similar spots, with 20.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is still below the state figure.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical household income is $1,187 weekly, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 30% of people. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Maranup is a highly active community, with 50% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 10.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is well below the state average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.0 people. Half of all households consist of couples without children.

Home ownership is strong, with 48% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Most dwellings are separate houses, though 40% of them have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by transit. A high number of residents work from home, accounting for 23.1% of the workforce.

About 33.3% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is slightly below the national trend of 40.7%.

About 54.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national figure. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.