Thomson Brook

The community is far older than the national figure, with 30.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

While 76.4% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a much higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are common here.

English is the main language for 91% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the Western Australian average.

Nearly half of the residents, 48.3%, report having no religion. This is well above both the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV.

The area has a stark income divide. While a high 29.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical household income of $966 is far below the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.5%) and mental health conditions (3.4%) compared to the state.

Community spirit is seen in the high number of people providing unpaid care, which is among the highest for its level. Unpaid housework is also far more common here than across Australia.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most households consist of couples, and about 56% have children. People living alone are less common here than in the wider state.

Every home in the area is a separate house. While 41.2% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,200, which is a little above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. A striking 38.6% of workers work from home, far above the national figure.

About 32.1% of the population moved in the last five years, which is somewhat lower than the Western Australian and national averages.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries. While full-time employment is a little above the national figure, the unemployment rate is much higher at 9.3%.

Thomson Brook is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.