Peaceful Bay

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 62 and 46.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.3%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia (78.9%), though 12.7% were born overseas. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common besides Australian.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

About 40.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.0% report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 47.2% of adults.

Personal and family incomes are much lower than the state and national averages, with the typical family earning $778 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 42.3% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Consequently, 9.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most areas.

Community spirit is high, as 36.9% of residents are volunteers, far above the state average. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 9.8%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Homes tend to be small, with just 1.8 people per house. Nearly 40% of residents live alone, which is far above the state and national averages.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 45.5% of homes owned outright, while only 9.1% of households are renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home owns at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively stable, though about 33.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

Working life is less common here, with only 33.8% of adults working or looking for work, far below the state average. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. While 79.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.