Mumballup

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than both Western Australia and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.0% of the population, which is a little above the state figure.

The community has very few people born overseas (9.0%), a figure far below the national and state averages. Most residents identify as Australian or English.

English is the only language used at home for 91.0% of the population. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average.

A majority of residents (56.0%) report having no religion, which is far above the figures for Western Australia and Australia.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical family incomes are well below the state and national figures. Only 9.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.0% of residents, which is a little above the national average. However, the number of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with a high rate of volunteers (23.8%) and many providing unpaid care or housework, well above state and national levels.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents recorded here. The small number of First Nations people who have lived here have a typical personal income and age far above the state average.

Family homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. No one in the community lives alone, and more than half of all households are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 51.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 93.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. The drive to the city is long, taking typically 133 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 16.0% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Mining is the biggest industry for workers here, accounting for 29.4% of jobs. While fewer people work full-time than in most areas, there is currently no unemployment.

Mumballup is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any home.