Wyndham

The community is much younger than most areas, and there are far more children under 15 here than in the rest of Western Australia. De facto relationships are also very common, appearing at a rate far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to both the state and the nation.

English is the main language used at home for 75.3% of people. While more people use another language here than in many similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

About 40.2% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure and slightly below the Western Australian average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and far fewer completing Year 12 compared to the state average.

Incomes are significantly lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,213 and typical personal earnings of $586.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than most areas, and a lower percentage of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are well below the national average, and far fewer people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with an unemployment rate of 5.9% that is well below the state average. However, typical household income for First Nations families is much lower than in most areas.

One-parent families are very common here, at a rate far above the national figure. A high number of people also live alone, and homes tend to be slightly more crowded than usual.

Renting is very common, with 59.9% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $150, which is far below the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, though they are more likely to have fewer than three bedrooms.

Many homes have no motor vehicle, a figure far above the national average. While a few people commute by public transport, there are no official public transport stops or routes in the area.

About 33.6% of people have moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas but lower than the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is well above the national average, though the total number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, as there are no public transport options. However, many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school.