Pingelly

Pingelly has a significant First Nations population of 13.9%, which is far above the national figure. The community is notably older, with 31.6% of residents aged 65 and over, while children under 15 make up only 15.1%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. While 19.5% of residents were born overseas—much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%.

English is the primary language for 87.7% of the community. About 5.1% of people use another language at home, though this is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half the population (47.2%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.4%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 29.9% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 58%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $845, far below the Western Australian figure of $1,815. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 42% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 10.1% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 24.4%, far above the national rate of 14.1%. The area also has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar places.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face hardship, with an unemployment rate of 25.9% and a typical weekly personal income of $415, both far below state and national figures.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 40.3% of people living alone and 22.2% of families being one-parent households, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 41.6% own their home outright. Rent is far below the state average, with a typical weekly rent of $200.

Cars are essential for most, as the drive to the city takes 99 minutes. Only 5.7% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21%.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.6% moving in the last five years, which is well below the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Joblessness is a challenge, with an unemployment rate of 12.8%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The town is quite walkable, with 84.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, far above the state average of 48.5%.