Cunderdin

The area is slightly younger than the state and national typical age of 38. While the number of seniors has risen by 9.9 points since 2011, there are still many children, with 19.2% of the population under 15.

People born overseas make up 18.5% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Filipino ancestry is particularly prominent at 8.5%, and the Philippines is the most common birth country after Australia.

Language diversity has grown, with 11.0% of people using another language at home, up from 5.6% in 2011. Tagalog is the most common non-English language, consistent with the Filipino ancestry in the area.

Over half of the population identify as Christian, while 36.6% report no religion. This figure for no religion is lower than the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than the national figure, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there has been a rise in school completion, with 41.1% having finished Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,547, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes have also risen, with the typical person now earning $792 a week.

Residents are healthier than in most similar areas, with only 3.5% needing help with daily activities and a mental health rate of 4.7%, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%.

Volunteerism is a standout feature, with 28.8% of people volunteering—a rate far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in the rest of the state.

Living arrangements are varied, as 37.3% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Despite this, nearly 60% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.2% of homes. Renting is much more common than in similar areas at 33.1%, though typical weekly rent at $200 is far below the national figure.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to get to work. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The area sees a high level of movement, with 37.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 23.8% of the population, which is far above the state figure.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas at 64.7%. The workforce is spread across education, manufacturing, and agriculture, with technicians and trades being the most common jobs.

The area is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.8. While many residents live near a park or health service, no one can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.