Westdale

The community is split between two distinct age groups, with 30.1% being seniors and 24.7% being children, both figures much higher than in most areas. About 20% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state or national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 51.6%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the level of linguistic diversity seen across Western Australia and the rest of the country.

About 46.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

The area has far fewer people with bachelor degrees (7.1%) compared to the state average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 45.8% finished Year 12.

Earnings in Westdale are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,333. Only 11.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents here are healthier than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.7%) and no one needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 30% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members than the national average.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $225 is far below the state and national figures, and their typical age of 43 is far older than the national average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Couples with children make up 68.9% of households, while one-parent families are very rare at 4.1%.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses, though they are smaller than average, with only 55.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. A striking 45.2% of people work from home, far above the national average.

Westdale is a very stable community, with only 15.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 66.7% of the workforce. While unemployment is non-existent, full-time employment (50%) is well below the national figure.

The area has a walkability score of zero, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.