Tenterden

The community is much older than most areas, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 27.9% of the population. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents reporting another language, a figure far below the national and state averages.

About 43.8% of people report no religion, which is slightly above the Western Australian figure and well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and agriculture is the most common field of study.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual family earning $1,410 a week. Only 5.1% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state, and 6.3% of people need help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are much less common than in most areas.

This is a highly active community where 32.8% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Residents also spend much more time on unpaid housework and care than people in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 55.9% having children. People living alone are less common here than in the state, at 20.0%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and a striking 57.6% of homes are owned outright. This helps explain why typical rents and mortgage payments are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport.

Tenterden is a very stable community, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the state, with only 49.5% of adults active in the labour force. More than half of the employed population works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.