York

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 36.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 19.1% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with 88.3% using it exclusively at home. Only 3.2% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure.

Religious views are split almost evenly between those who identify as Christian (44.7%) and those with no religion (42.6%). The latter is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 40.6% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,403. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state figure.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 37.5% of people. This is far above the state figure of 26.1%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteering is high at 21.2%, well above the national figure. The area also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members (6%) compared to the rest of the country.

First Nations people make up 4.5% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The unemployment rate for this group is 26.1%, among the highest for similar areas.

Small households are common, with 35% of people living alone. One-parent families make up 17.2% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.4% of homes owned outright, far above the state figure. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $260 is well below the national figure.

Most residents rely on cars, and only 6.3% work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21%. Public transport is limited, and a walk to the nearest stop can take up to 30 minutes.

About 33.9% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is higher than most areas. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at just 2.2%.

A smaller proportion of adults are working or looking for work (45.7%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the state and national averages.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.5, well below the state average. Only 48% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities like groceries.