Upper Warren

The community is far older than the national average, with 23.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.7% of the population, which is well below the figure for Western Australia.

While 81.8% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a notable Filipino presence, with 18.2% of people claiming Filipino ancestry.

Language diversity is high, as 21.8% of people use a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, and 7.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Faith is more common here than in most similar areas, with 61.8% of people identifying as Christian and only 25.5% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 27.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 58.7% having completed Year 12, both of which are above the national average.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $949. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national figures.

Daily living is more challenging for some here, as 9.1% of people need help with daily activities, a figure well above the national average.

Participation is very high, with 48.9% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. This strong community spirit is also seen in the 21.3% of people providing unpaid care.

First Nations people make up 5.5% of the population, which is a little above the state average. This group is notably young, with a typical age of just 16.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children (60.5%) or couples without children (34.9%).

Every home in the area is a separate house. While 34.8% are owned outright, typical weekly rents are extremely low at just $47, which is far below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. Half of the workforce drives to work, and 14.7% work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 13.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

A high 72.3% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in health care or agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.