Smith Brook

The community is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident being 47. Children under 15 make up only 6.8%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 32.2% of people born overseas, matching the Western Australian average and sitting well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, as 27.1% of people use a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and 10.2% of residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 44.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well qualified, with 29.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,437, which is a little below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Residents report good health, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and only 5.1% having a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 29.4%, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, at a rate much higher than most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in Smith Brook.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly rent of $111 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $610, both of which are far below national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. However, 23.1% of people work from home, which is far above the state average of 7.5%.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.0% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as the Western Australian average.

The workforce is very active, with 78.4% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.