Pippingarra

The community is very young, with children under 15 making up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, there are no seniors aged 65 and over living here.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and no residents were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages.

Language diversity is high, with 16.3% of people using another language at home. This is reflected in the fact that 12.2% of residents speak little or no English, a figure well above the national average.

The vast majority of residents—81.6%—report having no religion, which is far above the figures for both Western Australia and the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 26.3% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $450, which is far below the national figure. However, a small group of high earners exists, as 15.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and 6.1% needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is evident through volunteering, which is well above the national figure at 20.5%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 17.9% doing so.

First Nations people are a central part of the community, and 28.6% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 50 years old and earns a weekly personal income of $340.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children, who make up 61.5% of families.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents at just $95 and typical monthly home loan payments at $600, both of which are far below state and national figures.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles to get around.

The population is relatively stable, with 30% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job availability is low, with only 41% of adults working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%.

Pippingarra is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.