Munglinup

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. While First Nations people make up 6.4% of the population—well above the national figure—the number of seniors is far below the national average at 7.1%.

About 18.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though well below the state average. Most people identify as Australian or English, with New Zealand being the most common overseas birthplace.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 2.9% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the community reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 35.7%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Agriculture and environment is the most common field of study, which aligns with the local job market.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,025, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, typical family incomes are well below the national average at $1,562 per week.

The community is generally healthy, with 0% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Local participation is high, with 27% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Nearly 30% of residents also provide unpaid care for children.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 38, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Typical household income for this group is well below the national average.

Living arrangements vary, as 31.3% of people live alone—well above the national average. Roughly 49% of households consist of couples with children.

Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $155, which is far below the national figure. Typical monthly home loan payments are also among the lowest for similar areas at $462.

The area is largely car-dependent, yet 7.8% of people commute by public transport, which is well above the national average. There are 3 public transport stops serving the population.

The population is highly mobile, with 49.2% of people moving here in the last five years. This is far above the national average, bolstered by a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 58.4% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or grocery store.