Walsall

The community is older than most, with a typical resident aged 45 and a high proportion of seniors. However, children under 15 make up 20.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, followed by England, and only 9.8% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

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

About 37.8% of people identify as Christian, while 36.6% report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 33.8% completing Year 12, far below the state average.

Incomes are generally low; the typical household earns $1,437 a week, which is well below the state figure, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health outcomes are relatively positive, with the rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both being well below the national figure.

Local participation is lower than usual, with fewer people providing unpaid care or doing housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations people make up 4.9% of the population, and this group is far older than the state and national typical age of 24.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home and very few people living alone.

Every home in Walsall is a separate house, and while 40% are owned outright, another 40% are rented, which is far above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Many residents are not in the workforce, and those who are employed often work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

There are no shops, schools, or parks within walking distance, resulting in a walkability score of zero.