Rosa Glen

Residents are far older than those in most of Australia, with 21.8% aged 65 and over. This age profile is reflected in the family structure, as the area has very few de facto relationships compared to the state average.

About 21.8% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the Western Australian figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of the community, 55.3%, report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 21.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common fields of study include engineering, agriculture, and health.

Typical household incomes are far below the state and national figures, and only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week. This is much lower than in most other similar areas.

People here are generally healthier than in other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.7%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common, with 21.3% of people helping out, well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most areas.

There are five First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure, and the typical age of 41 is far older than the national average of 24.

Living alone is very common, with 44.8% of people in single-person homes. There are no one-parent families in the area.

The community is dominated by separate houses, and 64.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is very low at a typical $200 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. However, 30.6% of people work from home, which is far above the state average of 7.5%.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent overseas arrivals were recorded.

Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a higher-than-average proportion of people working full-time. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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