Neridup

The typical resident is 38, and the area has a very high proportion of children compared to the rest of Australia. De facto relationships are also very common here, appearing in 22.0% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (6.5%) than the state or national averages. Australian, English, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the Western Australian and national figures.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 42.4% of residents report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well above the national average.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 26.2% of degrees or certificates in agriculture and environment.

Typical incomes are very high here, with the usual personal weekly income at $1,287, which is well above the state and national figures. Nearly 40% of households earn over $3,000 a week.

The community is quite healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities, a figure well below the national average. About 27.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 46.4% of people volunteering, far above the state and national figures. This strong community spirit is also seen in the 39.1% of people who provide unpaid childcare.

First Nations residents in Neridup are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 14. Their typical personal income is also among the highest for similar areas, at $1,375 per week.

Homes in Neridup are typically larger, with 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Couples with children make up 80.6% of families, though 28.6% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and nearly 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While many are owned outright, typical weekly rents are far below the state and national figures at just $175.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to get to work. However, a high number of people work from home, at 27.6%, which is far above the state average.

About 29.2% of the population has moved in the last five years, a figure that is well below the Western Australian and national averages.

The local economy is centered on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 75.9% of the workforce. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, and the rate of people working or looking for work is far above the national average.

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