Quinninup

This is an older community where the typical resident is 56, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.2% of the population, while children under 15 are much less common at 11.0%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, making up 42.4% and 33.1% of the community. About 20.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the dominant language, with 84.3% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 1.7% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure.

A large majority of the community, 57.6%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

About 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas. Half of the residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual household earning $956 a week compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions affect 28.5% of the population, with arthritis being the most common. However, people needing help with daily activities are much less common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 30.5% of people pitching in, which is far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small. While First Nations household income is far above the national figure, personal income for this group is well below.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.1 people per household. About 28.6% of people live alone, which is higher than the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 49.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are smaller, with 52.4% having fewer than three bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, 16.4% of workers work from home, which is well above the state average.

About 32.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Many residents are not in the workforce, with only 52.3% working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. The unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.3%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.