Nabawa

The typical resident is 53, making the area far older than the Western Australian and national figures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.8% of the population, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

About 19.5% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 94.1% of the community. While 5.9% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 54.2% identifying as Christian and 42.4% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the state average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,325, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.5% of residents, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 33.3% of people participating, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Additionally, 12.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state and national figures.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $225, which is far below the national figure of $540.

People living alone make up 30.6% of households, which is well above the national average of 25.6%. This contributes to a lower typical household size of 2.3 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rents are also among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly rent of just $100.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and no one living within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Many homes have multiple vehicles, with 38.8% owning two.

About 33.3% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 23.4% of workers. The percentage of adults working or looking for work is 64.6%, which is above the national average.

Nabawa is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the state average of 5.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.