Williams

Children are very common here, with 22.2% of the population under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and the rest of the country.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 77.1% born here and far fewer overseas-born residents than the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 45.0%, followed closely by Australian ancestry at 44.7%.

English is the primary language for 85.8% of residents. Only 3.4% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community does not identify with a religion, at 44.6%, which is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.0%.

The area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar places, though it is well below the state average. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 15.4% of degrees in agriculture and the environment.

Typical personal incomes are well above the national figure at $1,012 per week. Household incomes are also strong, with the typical family earning $2,256 weekly, which is about the same as the state average.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with fewer people needing help for daily activities (3.3%) or living with long-term health conditions (24.8%).

Volunteerism is remarkably high at 34.0%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This community spirit is also seen in the 30.8% of people who provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 17, which is much lower than the state average. Personal incomes for First Nations residents are far above those seen in other similar areas.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (55.8%). There are fewer one-parent families here (7.7%) than the national average of 14.1%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 94.1% of all homes. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 42.7%, and typical weekly rents are far below the national average at $200.

The town is highly car-reliant, with a drive time to the city of 112 minutes and almost no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job prospects are very strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 0.7%. Nearly half of all workers (46.0%) are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9, far below the state average. Only 33.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.