Yabberup

The area is much older than the state and national averages, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 22.2%, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 10.5%.

About 18.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, although this is still far below the Western Australian average. English is the most common ancestry at 47.5%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 59.3%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 38.6% of residents completing Year 12. Around 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the state and national figures, but typical personal income is much lower than most areas at $550 per week. However, 12.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally report good health, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also lower than the national average at 24.1%.

Participation in unpaid childcare is much lower than most areas, while 24.7% of people spend 15 or more hours on housework, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members here at 4.3%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded in this area.

Family structures are mostly couples, with 52.6% having children and 39.5% without. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 3.5%.

Every single home in Yabberup is a separate house, and 96.3% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 46.3% of houses owned outright, which is far above the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. It is a long trip to the city, taking about 179 minutes by car.

About 31.6% of people have moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 54.8%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and social assistance, mining, and agriculture.

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