Ringbark

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the Western Australian average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.8% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

About 20.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Ancestry is primarily Australian (41.8%) and English (32.7%), with Italian and Irish roots also present.

English is the main language for 75.5% of the community. While 10.9% use another language at home—a rate much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the community (56.4%) identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 31.8%, which is far below the state average of 42.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household weekly income is $2,028, which is a little above the national figure. However, the typical personal weekly income of $742 is a little below the national average of $805.

A high 8.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average. Conversely, the rate of people with a long-term health condition is much lower than most areas.

The community is highly active, with 40.7% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, making it smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household, and no one lives alone. Most families are couples with or without children.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and a massive 78.8% are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%, and there are no renters in the area.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least two vehicles. No one uses public transport to commute, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, as only 16.5% moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.4% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

The local workforce is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (20.3%) or construction (15.3%), and 39.0% of workers are managers.

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