Myalup

The community is much older than most areas, with 26.5% of people aged 65 and over. This is far above the state figure of 16.1%. Consequently, there are very few children, with only 9.9% under the age of 15.

A large proportion of the population was born overseas, at 28.5%, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About 14.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still well below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the community (45.1%) report having no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.8% of the population, which is far below the state average of 23.8%. Similarly, the rate of those completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical family income is $1,724 a week, which is well below the state average of $2,214. However, typical personal income is $833, which is about the same as the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 31.4% of people. Arthritis and mental health are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher-than-usual number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $749 is well above both the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home. Over half of the households consist of couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. The vast majority of dwellings (89.5%) are separate houses.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. Every single home in the community owns at least one motor vehicle.

The area is experiencing significant movement, with 44.1% of people having moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas (19.4%).

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 37.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 64.0%.

Myalup is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.