Tutunup

The area is noticeably older than the national typical age of 38, with a typical resident aged 42. However, it has a very high proportion of children under 15 and a far lower percentage of seniors compared to the state and nation.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with 94.7% born here, which is far below the state and national averages for overseas births. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home in this community. There are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

About half the population (49.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The other half are mostly Christian.

Qualifications are primarily practical, with 46.3% holding a Certificate III or IV. This helps explain why only 5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far below the national average.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,083 a week. While most families earn a decent amount, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.7% of people. Despite this, no one in the community needs help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 21.7% of people volunteering and 36.7% caring for children unpaid. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state average.

There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 61.7% of households are couples with children and no one lives alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 96% of which are detached. Home ownership is strong, with 44% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops and the drive time to the city is a high 127 minutes.

About 37.1% of residents moved to the area in the last five years, which is a little below the national rate.

Job prospects are strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 70% of adults working or looking for work. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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