Wickepin

Wickepin has a diverse age structure, with children under 15 making up 23.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Seniors over 65 are also common at 21.8%, and the typical resident is 42 years old.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.3% of people born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 46.6%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.7%.

Academic qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally low, with typical weekly family earnings of $1,593, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 4.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health issues than the national average, with only 24.7% having a long-term condition and 4.7% reporting a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 29.8% of people pitching in, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or others in the community.

There are 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19 years.

Families with children are common, though there is also a high number of people living alone at 33.9%, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents of $150 and monthly mortgage payments of $1,083, both far below the national average. Most homes are separate houses, and 48% are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport routes or stops. About 15% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state figure.

The population is very stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 32.5% of the workforce. Managers make up the most common occupation at 33.8%.

While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no health services within walking distance.