Tambellup

The area is much older than the state and national average, with 21.7% of people aged 65 and over. A high number of residents are in de facto relationships, and 42.7% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 81.9% of the community. While 5.3% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the national and state figures.

The community is more religious than most areas, as the 26.3% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half of the residents identify as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than typical, with only 23.6% of residents completing Year 12 and just 6.1% holding a bachelor degree. Most of the local workforce holds a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are far below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $987. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average and is reflected in the 6.4% who need help with daily activities.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 20.2% volunteering, a rate well above the national figure. A high proportion also provide unpaid care, though far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the state.

The First Nations community is large and notably young, with a typical age of 18. However, this group faces significant challenges, including an unemployment rate of 30.4%, which is far above the national average.

Family structures are varied, with a very high proportion of one-parent families (28.8%) and many people living alone. On average, there are 2.5 people per home.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses, and 46.2% are owned outright, far above the national average. Costs are very low, with typical weekly rents of just $172.

Commuting by public transport is much more common here than in the rest of Australia at 14.1%. While 62% of workers drive, nearly 20% walk to work.

The population is very stable, as only 23.7% of residents have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, and the unemployment rate of 14.6% is well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, there is no access to groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.