Wellstead

The population is a little older than the national figure, with 15.4% being seniors. There are far fewer children here than in most areas, at 12.8%, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 11.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and the nation.

English is the main language for 82.1% of the community. While a higher number of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the state average.

Nearly half the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.6%, which is well below the national and state figures.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 36.7% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 58%.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figures, with families earning $1,531 and households earning $1,333. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national and state averages, affecting 30.8% of people. However, those needing help with daily activities are slightly below the national figure at 3.8%.

This is a highly active community, with 43.3% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

The First Nations population is very small, though those present earn personal and household incomes that are far above the state and national figures.

Living arrangements vary, with a high proportion of people living alone (37.5%) and no one-parent families. Homes are generally small, with a typical 2.1 people per household.

Every home here is a separate house, and 87.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in most areas, but typical weekly rents of $104 are far below the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as every home has at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 20% of the workforce works from home, and another 20% walk to work.

About 34.7% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is a higher rate than in most similar areas.

Agriculture and retail are the main industries, with many residents working as managers or labourers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.