Yallingup

Residents here are far older than average, with 21.8% being seniors and a typical age of 48. While there are more children under 15 than in most similar areas, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little below the state and national figures at 0.8%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and while 19.0% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.4% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of the community has no religion at 53.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in a school advantage score that is much higher than most areas.

Incomes are much higher than usual, with the typical household earning $2,147 a week. About 26.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state and national figures.

Residents report better health than most, with long-term health conditions and those needing daily help both falling well below national levels.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.0% of people helping out, far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people doing unpaid housework and caring for children compared to other areas.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 15, which is far younger than the state and national figures. However, First Nations household income is far above the state and national averages.

Families with children are common, and homes tend to be slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per house. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 93.1% of which are detached. While typical weekly rent is a little above the national figure, the proportion of homes owned outright is far above the state and national averages.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. However, 21.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

About 34.8% of residents moved here in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas are well below the national average.

The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is well below the state and national figures. Many residents work in construction, accommodation, and food services, though full-time employment is far below the national average.

Yallingup is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from public transport and health services, with very few within a 15-minute walk of a school.