Morawa

Morawa has a strong First Nations presence, with 10.9% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The population is older than the state average, with nearly 30% aged 65 and over, though children under 15 also make up a significant 21.6% of the community.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, and those born overseas make up only 8.3%, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the main language here, and only 2.8% of people use another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Western Australia and the rest of the country.

About 37% of residents have no religion, which is a little below the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.2%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 32.7% of people completing Year 12 and just 7.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has a high number of schools relative to the number of children.

Incomes are low across the board; the typical personal weekly income is $632, which is well below the national figure of $805. Only 10.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 29.8% of people living with a long-term condition. Arthritis is the most reported issue, and 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common in Morawa, with 25.3% of people giving their time, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the state.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 80% of similar areas, though typical personal income for these residents is $374, which is well below the national figure.

A striking 41.4% of people live alone, which is far above the state average. While over half of households are couples with children, typical home sizes are small, with only 2.1 people per home.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at $190 and typical monthly mortgage payments at just $500. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Cars are the primary way to get around, as 66.2% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have one or two vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

While full-time employment is high at 66.2%, the total number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest for its level. The biggest employers are in education, health, and retail.

Morawa is very walkable, with 95.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services like groceries and health care. This makes it far more walkable than the state average.