North Walpole

The population is heavily skewed toward seniors, who make up 40.7% of the community. This makes North Walpole far older than both Western Australia and the rest of the country, where the typical age is 38.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is still well below the state and national figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language, spoken by 95.4% of people at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 68.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are relatively high, with 19.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have certificates in health or agriculture and environment.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,093. This is far below the Western Australian figure of $2,214.

About 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average. Long-term health conditions, particularly asthma and mental health, are also slightly more common than in the state.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.3% of people contributing their time—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more frequent than in similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical age for those identifying as First Nations is 72, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (56.8%). Households are slightly smaller than the national average, with a typical of 2.2 people per home.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 58.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower here, with a typical weekly payment of $149.

Car travel is essential, as 0% of homes are without a vehicle. However, 20% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 19.8% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 38% of workers. The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas, and there is no unemployment.

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