Minigin

The population is older than usual, with 26.9% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the state figure. In contrast, only 16.7% are children under 15, a little below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has strong English, Australian, and Irish roots. Only 12.8% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language here, with 98.7% of people using it at home. This is far below the national figure for using other languages.

Christianity is the dominant faith, with 76.9% of residents identifying as such. Only 19.2% report having no religion, which is far below the state and national averages.

Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than most other areas, with a rate of 64.9%. While 17.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure.

This is a high-earning area, with a typical weekly family income of $3,049, which is well above the national figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Health is generally good, as 0.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. About 25.6% have a long-term health condition, similar to the state figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 41.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid compared to the state.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. About 47.1% of households are couples with children.

Every home in Minigin is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. A high 46.7% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. The drive to the city takes nearly two hours.

The community is very stable, with only 20.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 74.6% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture is the main industry, employing 40% of the workforce.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.