Stoneville

Residents are noticeably older than the state and national figures, with nearly 20% aged 65 and over. The typical person here is 44, and the population is larger than about 82% of similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and while 23.3% of people were born overseas, this is well below the state and national averages.

English is the primary tongue for 91.5% of the community. Only 4.1% use another language at home, which is far below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

A majority of residents (52.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Many adults have high qualifications, with 19.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national average. There are six schools within 3km, which is more than about 77% of similar areas.

This is a high-earning area where typical weekly household income is $2,087, a little above the national figure. Over a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.3% of people. This includes a higher than average rate of mental health conditions at 10.1%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.1% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also more common here than in most areas.

A small First Nations population lives here, and their typical personal income is well above the state and national figures. Notably, 20% speak a First Nations language, among the highest for its level.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 62.1% of families.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 93.7% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Very few people rent here, at just 7.3%.

Most people drive to work, and 39.4% of homes have two vehicles. While there are many public transport stops, the 28-minute walk to the nearest one makes the area mostly car-dependent.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

About 63.7% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for residents are mining, construction, and health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.