Mayanup

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 58.6%. Only 10.9% of the population was born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language here, with 90.8% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

More than half of the community, 51.7%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and much higher than most other areas.

A fair number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher (19.7%), though this is still well below the national average. Over half of the population has completed Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $844, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household incomes are well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are common here, affecting 33.9% of people, which is well above the national average. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas.

This is a highly active community where 54.2% of people volunteer, among the highest rates for its level. Many residents also provide unpaid care or look after children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most households are couples with children (59.5%) or couples without children (38.9%). One-parent families are very rare here, appearing at a rate far below the national average.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 69.2% owned outright. This high level of ownership helps explain why monthly home-loan payments are among the lowest in the region.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. This is consistent with the fact that 46.5% of workers operate from home.

The population is very stable, with only 19.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is well below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.