West Pingelly

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 49. While 36% of people are seniors, there is also a notable presence of children, who make up 19% of the population.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 95% of residents born here. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the only language spoken at home by nearly the entire population, with no residents using another language. This is far below the figures seen across Western Australia and the rest of the country.

Faith remains common here, as 74% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is much lower than in most other similar areas.

Many residents have a high level of schooling, with 60% completing Year 12, which is slightly above the national average. Those with qualifications are most often trained in health or management.

Typical weekly incomes are higher than the national figure, with a typical family earning $2,312. A higher than average 25.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state average, affecting 31% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Volunteerism is very high, with 37.3% of people volunteering—far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also very common, with nearly 40% of residents spending 15 or more hours a week on it.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of just 0.0% of the total population. For those who do identify as First Nations, the typical age is far older than the state average at 64.

Families are the primary household type, with 60.2% being couples with children. Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and over half are owned outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $120, which is far below the state and national figures.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and there is no public transport. However, 28.1% of workers work from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 68.7% of adults working or looking for work. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving only a few parks as walkable amenities.