Minyirr

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors make up 21.1% of the population, while children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.

About 21.1% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

People using another language at home make up 13.2% of the community, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national average, and English is the primary language for 90.8% of residents.

A large majority of the community—61.8%—report having no religion, which is far above the figures for both Western Australia and the rest of the country.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 54.4% have completed Year 12, this is still well below the national figure.

Typical weekly incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with personal income at $1,010. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national patterns.

The community is healthier than most, with no one needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions. Only 25% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is slightly below the national average.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most similar areas, with 13.9% of people providing such support. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most areas.

First Nations residents are a little more common here than in the state average. Those identified as First Nations are far older than the national typical age, with a typical age of 67 years.

Homes tend to be a little larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples without children make up the largest group at 41.7%, while one-parent families are slightly more common than in most areas.

Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents of $370 are a little above the state average. Separate houses are rare, and many residents live in other types of dwellings with very high monthly loan payments.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no public transport stops available. Interestingly, a quarter of people walk to work, and many homes have four or more vehicles.

Minyirr is a highly transient place, with 51.4% of residents moving in the last five years, a figure far above the national and state averages.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, and there is no unemployment reported. Many residents work in retail or accommodation and food services.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but none are within reach of schools, health services, or groceries.