Neergabby

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and Australia. While 18.3% of people are seniors, children under 15 make up only 9.3%, which is well below national figures.

Overseas birth is very common here, with 39.9% of people born outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish, though there is a notable Vietnamese presence.

Language diversity is very high, as 31.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far above the state average. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also well above the national figure.

Nearly half of the community (46.3%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.6%, a figure well below the state and national averages.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and 40.2% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly family income of $1,708, which is well below the state average. Only 5.5% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 20.1% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates are very low at 10.2%, falling well below the national average. However, a higher proportion of people have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $699, which is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (57.7%) or couples without children (32.7%).

Home ownership is very strong, with 48.1% of houses owned outright, far above the national average. Almost all homes are separate houses (89.6%), and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $210.

Every single home in Neergabby has at least one motor vehicle. While there are no public transport stops in the area, 14.8% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The area has seen a high influx of new residents, with 55.1% of recent arrivals coming from overseas. This is far above the national average and helps explain the community's linguistic diversity.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 61.3% of workers are employed. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 62.6% of the workforce is employed full-time.

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