Perup

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 51. While children under 15 are well below the national figure at 9.3%, there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships (16.2%) than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots most commonly cite English, Australian, or Scottish heritage. The proportion of people born overseas is 11.8%, which is far below the Western Australian average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (55.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 41% of residents completing Year 12. Many of the community's qualifications are in agriculture and the environment, reflecting the local industry.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,968 a week. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most areas.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (23.6%) and a lower need for help with daily activities (2.5%) than is typical for the state and nation.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.6% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. A much higher proportion of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to other areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.2% of the population, which is well above the national average. First Nations residents here are much older than the state average, with a typical age of 50.

Families with children are common, and the number of people per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the state average. People living alone (19.2%) and one-parent families (5.4%) are both well below national figures.

Every home in Perup is a separate house, and nearly 60% are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 84.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the high number of vehicles per home, with 67.9% of households owning three or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry for 45.7% of workers. The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work (73.2%) and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident. The walkability score is 0.0, making the area completely dependent on cars.