Wokalup

The typical resident is 39 years old, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. It has a much lower proportion of children and seniors than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower percentage of overseas-born people than the national figure. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Italian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the main language for 86.3% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.3%. The share of people reporting no religion is well below both the Western Australian and Australian figures.

Qualifications in the area are lower than most, with a far lower proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree compared to the national figure. Common fields of study include engineering, agriculture, and education.

Typical weekly household income is $1,916, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $599, which is well below the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.8% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are less common here than in most similar areas.

Volunteerism is high, with 22.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also more common than in most areas.

There are four First Nations people living in the area. The typical age for this group is 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to the state and national averages.

The community is dominated by separate houses, 95.5% of which are detached. Home ownership is very high, with 51.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

About 30% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 30.2% of the workforce. About 59% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.