Wandering

The population is far older than the state and national average, with 23.5% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 15.1%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

While 15.3% of people were born overseas, this is far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 38.1% and 35.0% respectively.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 43.2%. This figure is about the same as the state average and well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 31.1% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $1,571 per week, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Around 15.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, placing the area around the middle for its level.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Only 23.5% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the state and nation, while the rate of people caring for children is far below the state average. About 16.4% of people volunteer.

There are four First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 48.4% having children and 44.3% without. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Renting is far less common than in the state, and 41.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Car use is essential as there are no public transport stops in the area. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 38.4% of households owning two cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, manufacturing, and mining, with machinery operators and drivers being the most common job.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.