Newdegate

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. About 19.8% of people are in a de facto relationship, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 13.8% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 84.3% of residents. While 5% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population (50.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a low number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 9.4%, which is far below the national figure. Qualifications are most common in agriculture and environment (20.3%) and engineering (15.3%).

Typical personal weekly income is $890, which is a little above the national figure. However, very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, at just 4.8%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.8% of people. Arthritis (13.2%) and mental health (8.8%) are the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is a standout feature, with 32.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 4.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most similar areas.

First Nations households earn much more than most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $2,749. The typical First Nations resident is 20, which is noticeably younger than the national figure.

Living alone is common here, with 34.9% of people in single-person households, well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home (2.1) is much lower than in most areas.

Most homes are separate houses (92.1%) and many are owned outright (39.7%). Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375.

Cars are the main way to get to work for 52.9% of people. While there are a few public transport stops, they are far apart, with a typical 39-minute walk to the nearest one.

About 32.7% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 45.9% of the workforce. A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (67.7%) compared to most similar areas.

Many residents can walk to groceries and schools within 15 minutes, but no one has a health service within that distance. The area is considered somewhat walkable overall.