Myrup

The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.3% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 69.3% born in Australia. Only 9.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below both the state and national figures.

About 42.5% of residents have no religion, which is roughly the same as the Western Australian average and well above the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,899, which is a little above the national figure. While personal incomes are around the middle for similar areas, 22.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas. Only 21.6% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.9% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for children is well below the state and national figures.

There are 13 First Nations people in the community. Their typical personal income of $899 is far above the state and national figures, and the typical age is 38, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Family homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Very few people live alone (14.2%), a figure far below the national average of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.3% of all dwellings. Home ownership is high, with 45.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Every single home in Myrup has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 22.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Only 55.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.

Myrup is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.