Nornalup

Nornalup is far older than most areas, with 27% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.2%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

While 82% of residents were born in Australia, 18% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 51.7%.

English is the main language for 89.9% of the population. About 5.6% of people use another language at home, though no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A high number of residents have no religion, at 60.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.6%.

Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though the 14.5% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average. There are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $982 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also much higher than usual at 12.4%.

Volunteering is very common, with 31.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 8.5% of residents served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.0 people. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which is 28.9%.

Every home in Nornalup is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is also very low, at a typical $200 per week.

The community is highly car-dependent, with every household owning at least one motor vehicle. While there is one public transport stop, it is a 36-minute walk for some.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.1% of people having moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average.

Many people work in accommodation and food services, which employ 31% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.2. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools, which are all beyond a 15-minute walk.