Woottating

The population is significantly older than most areas, with nearly 30% of residents aged 65 or over. It is also more likely than other areas to have people in de facto relationships, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state and national figures.

About a quarter of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is still well below the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 40%, followed by Australian and Irish backgrounds.

Around 11% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas but far below the national average. However, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

The community is more religious than most, with 61.5% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 32.3%, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 42.9%.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the state average. Qualifications are varied, with the most common being certificates and diplomas, alongside a notable presence of engineering and building degrees.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical household earning $2,124 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 41% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, putting them among the highest in their class.

Health needs are higher than usual, as 30.8% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.7% need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with 36.2% volunteering, a rate far above the national figure. Providing unpaid care is also common, with 25.9% of people helping others, which is among the highest for similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small, but those present have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is much higher than in most similar areas and far above the state average.

Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. The area has very few people living alone and no one-parent families, with the majority of homes consisting of couples with or without children.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and a striking 72.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 90.9% having three or more bedrooms and no one in the area renting.

Most people rely on cars, with 47.6% of homes having four or more vehicles. Interestingly, 8.9% commute by public transport, which is well above the state and national averages despite there being no local stops.

The community has seen some movement, with 35.4% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, though this is well below the national trend.

Job prospects are very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a very high proportion of adults working or looking for work. Employment is spread across agriculture, manufacturing, and professional services.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.