Prevelly

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.2%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas, a figure higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish heritage.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Western Australian average of 18.4%.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 59.0%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly educated, with 35.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $927, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,550, which is a little below the national average of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.2% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 21.8% volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare compared to other areas.

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

Living arrangements are varied, with 36.2% of people living alone—far above the state average of 25.4%. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.3% of homes. While 37.7% of homes are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $423 is a little above the national average.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

About 30.3% of the population moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national figure at 38.6%. Many residents work in accommodation, food, and health services.

The area is mostly car-dependent with no public transport stops, but it is very walkable for leisure, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or grocery store.