Merkanooka

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. About 19.3% of the population are seniors, and there is a very low proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 93% of the community. While 10.5% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the Western Australian average.

The community is split evenly between those who identify as Christian and those with no religion. The 45.6% who report no religion is well above the national figure.

This is a highly qualified area where 31% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far higher than the state and national figures at 82.9%.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with the typical resident earning $1,042 a week. This is consistent with the fact that 16.7% of people earn over $2,000 weekly, a figure much higher than most areas.

While very few people need help with daily activities, 15.8% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well above the state and national figures.

Volunteering is very common here, with 33.3% of people participating, far above the national figure. However, rates of unpaid childcare and housework are much lower than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the most recent census for this area.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the community is currently renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least two vehicles. This lack of public transport is mirrored by the fact that 40.5% of the workforce works from home, among the highest in the region.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 40.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a workforce that is far more likely to be employed full-time than the state average. Most people work as managers or in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Residents are completely reliant on cars for all needs, resulting in a walkability score of zero.