Morawa

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. This is seen in the 28.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the state average. Meanwhile, children under 15 make up 22.1% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.0% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 36.8%.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.5% of people using another tongue at home, far below the national figure. There are currently no residents who speak little or no English.

About 35.2% of the population report having no religion, which is well below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.5%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most other areas, with only 5.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 32.0% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,238, well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal weekly income has also fallen since 2011, with 38.1% of people earning under $650 per week.

Health needs are higher than usual, with 30.0% of people living with a long-term health condition and 6.8% needing help with daily activities. Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term conditions reported.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.1% of people helping out, well above the national average. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid childcare has fallen sharply since 2011.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 42.7% of people live alone, far above the state average. This is a significant increase since 2011, though 54.1% of households are still couples with children.

Housing is mostly detached houses, and 46.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than typical, with a typical weekly rent of $190.

Cars are the primary way to get around, and no one commutes by public transport. Very few people work from home, at just 3.7%, which is far below the national figure.

The community is stable, with only 28.1% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in the 2021 census.

Full-time employment is high at 67.9%, well above the national average. However, the overall number of adults working or looking for work has fallen by 23 points since 2011.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, a grocery store, and health services.