Ongerup

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. About 11.4% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state average of 3.3%.

Most people were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 45.6%. Only 10.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 86% of residents. No one in the community speaks another language at home, putting this area far below the national average of 22.3%.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. The remaining residents are mostly Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 18.4% of people completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Just 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,194. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 35.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.3% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national figures.

Volunteering is very high at 28.1%, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. However, the rate of people caring for children unpaid is well below the state figure.

There are 13 First Nations people in the community, who are typically older than those in the rest of the state. Typical personal income for this group is $425, which is well below the national figure.

One-parent families make up 20.8% of the community, which is well above the state average. People living alone are also more common here than in most other areas.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 34.1% of households rent, which is well above the national figure. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $130.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and most residents drive to work. While there are a few public transport stops, no one uses them to commute.

About 32% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 42.6% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 86.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, no one lives within 15 minutes of health services.