North Jindong

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and Australia. While the proportion of children is a little below the national figure, there are far fewer seniors than usual, with only 9.3% aged 65 and over.

Most people were born in Australia, and the number of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include English and Australian, followed by Italian, Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for the vast majority of the community. Only 5.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure, though this is still higher than in many similar areas.

About 37.3% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.3%.

About 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure. Many residents have a background in agriculture and the environment, consistent with the local industry.

Incomes are generally lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,208 a week, which is well below the national figure. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 36.0% of people affected. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 12.0%.

Unpaid care is very common, with 20.3% of people providing such support, a figure well above the national average. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, though 28.0% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure. The typical household size is 2.5 people.

Every single home is a separate house, and 52.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the area is renting, although those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,309, which is well above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes via public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. Working from home is quite common, with 22.5% of people doing so, which is far above the state figure.

The community is very stable, with only 19.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.3%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, health services or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.