West Ballidu

The population is noticeably younger than the state and national typical age of 38. Children under 15 make up 22.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state average. English, Italian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home here, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

About 52.3% of people identify as Christian, while 40.9% report no religion, a figure slightly below the Western Australian average.

While the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the state average, a high number of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household and personal incomes are a little above the state and national figures. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is in good health, with no one reporting a mental health condition or a need for help with daily activities. About 27.3% of people have a long-term health condition, mostly arthritis.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in the rest of the country. Volunteering is also well above the national figure at 19.4%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 87.1% of families.

The density of people per bedroom is a little above the national figure, reflecting the larger household sizes.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 15.4% of people work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 13.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with no one unemployed and 80.8% of people working full-time. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.