Queenwood

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 29.1% of the population. Children under 15 are far less common here than in the rest of Western Australia, at only 8.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 58.2%.

English is the primary language for 87.3% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

About 48.1% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 38.0% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are higher than in many similar areas, with 51.5% having completed Year 12. Roughly 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure. However, 14.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a proportion much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents report very good health, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (20.3%) and daily activity needs (0.0%) compared to the rest of the country.

The area has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.0% of people having served, well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 19.7% of the population, which is also well above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (58.0%). Households are slightly smaller than the state average, with 2.3 people per home.

Every single home in Queenwood is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. While 40.0% are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly payment of $2,546, which is well above the state average.

Cars are essential here, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. This explains why 28.9% of the workforce works from home, a figure far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 17.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The local economy is led by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 33.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national average.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.