New Norcia

The population is far older than the state average, with 31.6% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 33.3% of people born overseas, a figure well above the Australian average. Common ancestries include Irish, English, German, Australian, and Filipino.

While 14.0% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the national average. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religion plays a significant role here, as the 24.6% of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures. Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the state average. Many residents have qualifications in society and culture.

Typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are in good health, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities. The rate of long-term health conditions is also well below the national average.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas, with 0.0% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 74, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are generally smaller, with 2.1 people per home, a little below the national average. Most households consist of couples without children.

Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $106, which is far below the national figure. Typical monthly home loan payments are around $1,650.

The area is very car-dependent, with 56.5% of workers driving to work and 21.7% working from home. It takes 89 minutes to drive to the city.

The community is very stable, as only 21.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

While unemployment is 0.0%, only 45.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Jobs are mainly in agriculture, food, and other services.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.6. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.