Wannanup

The area is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident being 47. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 28.1% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 50.4%, followed by Australian at 34.2%.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of residents. While 5.1% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population, 46.2%, report having no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the state and national average, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 46.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,461, which is a little below the national figure. While 15.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, typical personal incomes are well below the state average.

About 29.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 10.4% of the population.

A higher than average 25.2% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. The area also has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 2.0% of the population. This group is younger than the national average, with a typical age of 22, and has a Year 12 completion rate of 50.0%, which is far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, with 48.2% of households being couples with children. Only 20.2% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

Homes here are typically large, with 93.5% having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, as 37.5% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, though the area has a higher number of public transport stops and a higher rate of public transport commuting than most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.8% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 54.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While most people live within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one lives within that distance of a grocery store or health service.