Morangup

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 20.6% of people aged 65 or over. This shift toward an older population is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 25.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Western Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language here, with 92.3% of people using it only. This is far below the national average for language diversity, and only 3.5% of residents use another language at home.

A majority of residents report no religion at 55.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.6%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly personal income is $658, which is well below the state figure of $848. However, 13.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 32% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteering is more common here than across Australia, with 18.2% of people participating. A higher than usual 26.2% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,031, which is far above the state figure of $481.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Housing is almost exclusively made up of separate houses, with 97.1% of dwellings being detached. Renting is very rare here, at just 6.9%, which is far below the national average.

Every single home in Morangup has at least one motor vehicle. This is consistent with the lack of public transport, as there are no bus stops or train stations in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 23.7% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 61.6%. The workforce is concentrated in mining, health care, and construction, with many working as technicians and tradespeople.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.