Pithara

First Nations people make up 8.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Children under 15 also make up a higher share of the community than in most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.5% born overseas, a figure far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

About 42.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average and well above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with 15.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 43.4% having completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $939, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,416, well below the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.2%, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is very high, as 32.7% of people volunteer—far above the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of just 11 years, and household incomes are far above the state average.

Homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.7 people per home, and over half of all households consist of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and a huge 78.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% use public transport to commute. However, 24.6% of people work from home, far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 16% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for over half the workforce, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Pithara is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9 and no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.