Kambalda West

The typical resident is 36, making the area much younger than most similar places. Children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

About 18.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language here, as only 4.6% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national figure and represents a 16 point drop since 2011.

Nearly half of the community (49.9%) reported having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has risen by 28 points since 2011.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, those with qualifications are often in engineering, which accounts for 26% of degrees.

Typical weekly household income is $2,220, which is well above the national figure. High earners are common, with 22.9% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 3.1% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also slightly lower than the national average.

Volunteering has fallen significantly, with only 11.5% of people volunteering compared to 23% in 2011. Unpaid care for children is common at 26.1%, which is higher than most similar areas.

Families with children are the most common household type at 56.7%. The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Renters are very common here, with 39.8% of households renting, far above the national average. Despite this, typical weekly rent is just $200, which is much lower than most areas.

Most people rely on cars, and 39.6% of homes have two vehicles. Very few people work from home (1.7%), which is far below the national figure of 21%.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11% of the population, though this fell 23 points since 2011.

Mining is the dominant industry, employing 47.8% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 67.3%, which is well above the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. While residents are far more likely to be near health services than the state average, they are far less likely to be near public transport.