Corrigin

This is a far older community than the state or national average, with 34.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population, a figure that fell 8.3 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.4%), though 12.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Scottish ancestry are common, making up 43.2% and 11.4% respectively.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 43% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the Western Australian figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.4%.

The area has far fewer people with university degrees than the state average, with only 7.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, 40% of residents completed Year 12, a slight increase since 2011.

Typical personal weekly income rose to $781, which is about the same as the national figure. However, very few households earn $3,000 or more a week (5.2%), which is far below the national average of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 40.2% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 17%, though those needing help with daily activities (5.3%) are in line with the state average.

Volunteering is very high in Corrigin, with 35.5% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of community participation exists alongside a drop in people caring for children unpaid, which fell to 17.8%.

The community has a high number of people living alone (41.3%) and smaller households, with only 2 people per home on average. This is consistent with the high proportion of seniors living in the area.

The town is dominated by separate houses (92.6%), and 43.2% of homes are owned outright. Renting is more common than in similar areas (29.2%), but typical weekly rent is very low at $185.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, with 44.9% owning just one and 38.2% owning two.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.7% of the population, which is a little above the state average. About 36.9% of residents moved into the area within the last five years.

Full-time employment is high at 65%, well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing (17.5%), while 20.5% of the workforce are managers.

The town is quite convenient for residents, with 94.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and 85.3% near groceries. This high walkability for basic needs is a standout feature compared to the rest of the state.