Throssell

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Western Australian and national averages. About 5.7% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and those born overseas make up only 9.1% of the population, a figure far below the state and national levels. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 90.9% of residents. While the share of people using another language is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.

About 43.2% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the state average and well above the national figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.6%.

The area is well-qualified, with 59.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas. About 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $1,937 a week, a little above the national figure. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.4% of people. Conversely, no one in the community reports needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state and national figures.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 36.5% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also more common here than in most areas, at 22.2%.

The First Nations community here is much older than the national average, with a typical age of 64. Typical personal income for this group is $1,125, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. About 63% of households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in the area is a separate house, a rate far above the national average. Renting is uncommon at 12.9%, and typical weekly rent is $150, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. Despite this, 32.7% of the workforce works from home, a figure far above the state and national averages.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with 82.5% of adults active in the workforce. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and there is currently no unemployment recorded.

Throssell is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.