Miling

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the state average. While seniors are numerous, children under 15 make up 21.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 52.5%. Only 11.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Western Australian average.

English is the only language used at home here. This is reflected in the fact that no residents speak little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 43.6%. Those with no religion make up 35.6% of the community, which is well below the state and national figures.

Qualifications in agriculture and the environment are common, with 22.7% of degrees in these fields. However, only 42.2% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,020, which is well above the national figure. However, typical household incomes are well below the state average, and very few households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are remarkably healthy, with only 13.9% reporting a long-term health condition—far below the national figure. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 34.9% of people participating, which is far above the national average. Childcare is also a priority, as 32.5% of people provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations people make up a tiny fraction of the population. The typical person in this group is 70 years old and has a personal income far below the national figure.

Nearly half of all residents live alone, a rate far above the state average. Of the families present, 55.1% are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Housing is very stable, with 65.7% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Nearly all homes have three or more bedrooms and are separate houses.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 33.3% of people work from home, far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 17.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national and state figures.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 64.9% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas.

While many homes are within a short walk of a school or park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.