Palgarup

The community is notably older than most areas, and the number of children under 15 is well below the state and national figures. There is a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the wider state. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common besides Australian.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the population. Consequently, the number of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

About 46.9% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.2%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with far fewer residents holding a bachelor's degree or having completed Year 12 compared to state and national averages.

Typical incomes are well below those seen across the state and nation. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Health challenges are more common here, with a higher rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the state and national figures.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, and there is a much higher rate of former Defence Force members. However, far fewer people are caring for children unpaid compared to the state average.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average, and their household income is well above the state and national figures.

Families are generally smaller than the national average, and there is a much higher proportion of one-parent families than in most other areas.

Almost every home is a separate house, and home ownership is very high, with 45.6% owned outright. Renting is far less common here than in the wider state.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being far below the national and state averages.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than the national average, with many employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing and construction.

The area is car-dependent and lacks local amenities, with no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.