Namban

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 74.3% of people aged between 45 and 64. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 11.4%, which is much lower than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birthplace make up only 8.6%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home for 82.9% of the population. No one in the community speaks another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 45.7% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the Western Australian figure. Christianity is also common at 48.6%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48.3% of people finished Year 12, which is well below the state average.

Typical family incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,125 a week, far below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 14.3% of people, which is far below the national figure. No residents report needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is common, with 30.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national average. However, there are no volunteers in the area.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national figures.

One-parent families make up 22.7% of the community, which is among the highest for its level. Most homes are occupied by couples, and the typical home has 2.2 people.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,159, which is a little above the national figure. Homes are relatively spacious, with only 0.60 people per bedroom.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a 131-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops. However, 39.1% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 82.6% of people working full-time and no one unemployed. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.