Yarloop

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and the nation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.4% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Most people here were born in Australia, and only 12.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of residents. Only 3.5% use another language at home, a figure far below that of the state and the rest of Australia.

No religion is the most common affiliation at 51.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common at 40.5%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.1% of people completing Year 12 and just 6.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,093 a week. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health struggles are much more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 38.4% of people, and 12% live with a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national figures.

Community spirit is high, with 20.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, as 5.6% of residents served in the Defence Force.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income of $900 is far below the state figure of $1,480.

About 49.4% of households are couples with children, though one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas at 17%.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses. While 35.9% of homes are owned outright—well above the national figure—typical weekly rents are well below the national average at $270.

Most residents rely on cars, as only 1.4% commute by public transport. The drive to the city takes about 90 minutes, which is higher than most areas.

The community has seen significant movement, with 42.5% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few at 4.3%, which is far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with only 51.8% of adults in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is a little above the national figure.

Yarloop is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.