Piesseville

Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here than in most other areas, at just 6.1%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.2% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English is the most common ancestry at 63.3%.

English is the only language spoken in the home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure.

More than half of the residents (53.1%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average.

The workforce is well-qualified, with 23.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical household earning $2,625 a week, well above the Western Australian figure. About 20% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

While no residents need help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are more common than average, particularly mental health conditions at 12.2%.

Local participation is very high, with 60% of people volunteering and 70% providing unpaid childcare, both figures far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 3.1 people per household. Most families are couples with children (61.4%), and there are no one-parent families.

Typical weekly rent is $384, a little above the national figure, while monthly home-loan payments are very low at $500.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport, though 35.0% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 20.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 85.0% of jobs. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is completely car-dependent, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.