South Carnarvon

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. It has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships and a significant First Nations population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the main language for 73.6% of the community. While 5.9% use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the Western Australian and national figures.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 39.3% of people reporting no religion and 37.5% identifying as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.3% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58% nationally. Just 10% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,278 a week. Only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (21.7%) and mental health conditions (5.3%) compared to the state and nation.

Volunteer rates are around the middle for its level at 16.4%. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care for children or doing housework is much lower than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with a typical age of 34, which is far older than the state and national figure of 24. Unemployment among First Nations people is 7.7%, well below the national rate.

The area has a very high number of people living alone (37.1%) and one-parent families (26.2%), both of which are far above the state and national figures. This is consistent with the lower-than-average number of people per home.

Separate houses are very common here, and 33.6% of homes are owned outright. Renting is much more common than in most areas, though the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a high number of stops. Conversely, only 1.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.7% of the population, which is a little above the state average. About 30.2% of residents moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national figure, though overall fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national average.

The area is very walkable due to its flat terrain and high density of amenities. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or health service, and 99.7% are within 10 minutes of public transport.