South Kumminin

The typical resident is 35, making this area noticeably younger than both Western Australia and Australia. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, and there are more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the overseas-born population is far below the national and state figures. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language used at home for 87.1% of people. The proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.8% report no religion. This last figure is about the same as the national average, though it is well below the state figure.

About 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas. Many residents have qualifications in engineering, management, and education.

Personal income is well above the national figure, with a typical weekly amount of $1,042. However, the typical weekly household income of $1,468 is a little below the national and state figures.

Residents here enjoy much better health than most areas. Very few people have long-term health conditions, and no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is exceptionally high, with 51.6% of people volunteering—a figure far above the state and national averages. This also extends to unpaid care, with many residents caring for children or doing housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families with children make up over half of the households, and homes are slightly larger than the national average with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

Every single home is a separate house, and 46.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is rare, and those who do pay a typical weekly rent of just $60.

The area is car-dependent with no public transport stops. While most people drive, a significant 34.1% work from home, which is far above the state and national figures.

The community is very stable, with only 16.5% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far below the movement seen across Western Australia and the rest of the country.

Employment is very high, with 81.8% of people working full-time and no reported unemployment. The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. Only 10.7% of homes are within walking distance of a park.