Rothsay

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, and the typical resident is 42. There are no children under 15 and very few seniors, with only 5.1% aged 65 and over, which is far below the national average.

A quarter of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birthplace.

About 13.7% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English remains the main language, though Mandarin is spoken by 5.1% of residents.

Religious affiliation is relatively common here; those with no religion make up 28.4% of the population, which is far below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

Educational attainment is quite low, with only 27.2% of people completing Year 12, far below the national average. Only 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though many hold certificates in engineering.

Personal incomes are very high, with 26.9% of people earning over $2,000 a week, far above the national figure. However, typical weekly household incomes are well below the state and national averages.

Residents are in very good health, with only 11.7% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is among the lowest for its level. This is consistent with the lack of children in the area, as only 10.7% of people provide unpaid childcare.

First Nations people make up 0% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures. The very small number of First Nations residents earn a personal income far above the national average.

Households here are very small, with a typical count of just one person per home, far below the national average of 2.5.

Housing is sparsely used, with only 0.20 people per bedroom, which is far below the national figure of 0.80.

A striking 27.2% of people commute by bus, which is far above the national average. This is unusual given there are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

About 33% of the population has moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

The workforce is heavily concentrated in mining, where 68.9% of people work. Full-time employment is very high at 80.6%, far above the national average, and there is no unemployment.

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