Winnejup

The community has a contrasting age profile, as it is far older than the national figure with a typical age of 47, yet it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas.

While 75.6% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a much higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas, with many tracing their roots to England, Ireland, and Scotland.

English is the sole language used at home, with no residents using another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A higher proportion of residents have no religion compared to most areas, sitting well above the national figure at 46%.

The community is well-qualified, with 57% of residents having completed Year 12 and a higher than typical proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Weekly household income is much higher than most areas, with a typical amount of $2,022, which is a little above the Western Australian figure.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and far fewer people needing help with daily activities than in most areas.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high, with 40.3% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. This active spirit is also seen in the high number of people doing unpaid housework.

There are three First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the state and national typical age of 24.

Families are the norm here, with 60.3% of households consisting of couples with children and far fewer people living alone than in most areas.

Every home in Winnejup is a separate house, and 61% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and a quarter of the workforce working from home.

The population is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.

The workforce is very active, with a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than most areas, largely in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining.

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