South Quairading

Children make up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. However, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most similar areas, at 13.0%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 55.6% and 44.4% respectively.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or who speak little to no English.

About 40.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.0% have no religion, which is well below the Western Australian figure of 42.9%.

The area has a high proportion of qualified adults, with 19.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though this remains below the national average.

Typical personal income is $1,437 a week, which is far above the national figure of $805. Typical household incomes are also well above the national average at $2,250.

While 29.6% of people live with a long-term health condition—higher than the state average—no one in the community needs help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 64.3% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 54.8% of people caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 3.0 people per home. Most families consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

The density of residents in homes is about the same as the state and national average, with 0.80 people per bedroom.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport available, and the drive to the city takes 127 minutes. This helps explain why 23.5% of people work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 81.0% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

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