Takalarup

The population is notably older than the state and national typical age of 38, with a typical resident here being 42. However, it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, and 18.8% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with 81.1% born here. This is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2% for those born overseas, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national rates of people using other languages. Consequently, no residents report speaking little or no English.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 64.6%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for its area level.

About half of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the state and national figures. While bachelor degrees are less common than in the state, many hold certificates in engineering, agriculture, and the environment.

Typical personal weekly income is $939, which is a little above the national figure. However, family incomes are well below the state average, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The area is healthier than most in terms of daily needs, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities. Around 28.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 33.3% of people volunteering—far above the national average. This spirit of contribution is also seen in unpaid work, as 41.2% of people care for children unpaid, among the highest for its level.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is well below the state and national proportions.

Family life is common here, with nearly 60% of households being couples with children. While 30.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure, one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every home in Takalarup is a separate house, and 91.3% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Rents are very low at a typical $100 per week, though 34.8% of households rent, which is well above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 14.5% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 28.1% moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 74.5% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with over a third of the workforce in management roles.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk of any home.