Mount Magnet

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 also make up a larger share of the community at 21.1%, while the typical resident is 43 years old.

The community is predominantly Australian and British, with only 10.3% of people born overseas. This is far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language here, as only 2.6% of people use another language at home. This is far below the figures seen across Australia and Western Australia.

Religious affiliation is relatively common in the town; the 23.2% of people reporting no religion is far below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 19.4% of residents completing Year 12. Only 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national figures.

Financial levels are low, with the typical family earning $1,357 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 18.7% affected. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest at this level. However, a higher share of the population has served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

There are 54 First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 36. Around 30.8% have completed Year 12.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 38.3% of people live alone and 24% of families are one-parent households. This is much higher than most other areas.

Housing is mostly detached houses, and 40.6% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are very low at $175.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, with 46.7% of people driving to work and 0% using public transport to commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 20.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

While 74.5% of the workforce is employed full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level. Major industries include public administration, mining, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, no homes are within that distance of health services.