Porongurup

The area is far older than most, with 26% of residents aged 65 and over and a typical age of 51. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Nearly a quarter of the community was born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with English making up 47.7% of the population.

English is the main language for 87.4% of residents. While 6.4% use another language at home, this is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of the community has no religion at 55.6%, a figure far above both the Western Australian and national averages.

Adults here are well qualified, with 23.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and about the same as the state average.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,408. This is well below the state figure of $2,214.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.4% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.3%.

The area has a very active volunteer base at 29.8%, which is far above the national figure. There is also a high level of unpaid housework, with 34% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

First Nations residents are notably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 18. They also earn more than those in similar areas, with a typical personal income of $824.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. A high number of residents live alone (26.7%), and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 51.9%, far above the national figure. Every single home in the area is a separate detached house.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 0% of people commute via public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major industries, employing 23% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is lower than the national average.

The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.