Strathalbyn

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While children under 15 make up 18% of the population, there are far fewer seniors compared to most similar areas.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 11.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.1% of residents. While 6% use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.9% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well below the Western Australian average.

The area has a lower proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (10%) compared to the national average of 26.3%. Most residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 41.5% have completed Year 12.

Strathalbyn is a high-earning area where 27.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,261 is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents generally report better health than those in most similar areas, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the national average.

The community is highly active, with 20.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is quite successful, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is much younger, at 18 years old.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home. Very few people live alone, and 62.6% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, as only 9.3% of households rent their homes.

Car dependence is very high, with 46.4% of homes having two vehicles and 19.8% having four or more. There are no public transport stops within the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than across Australia.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 2.6% is lower than the national average. Many residents work in construction, health, or retail.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is strictly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within walking distance for any resident.