# Jingalup vs Kojonup — 2021 Census comparison

Suburb / Locality comparison · about 19 km apart

Kojonup and Jingalup are nearby Western Australian areas with very different profiles. Kojonup is more populated and serves as a local hub, where 57.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a shop or service and the walkability score is mostly car-dependent. It has a much older population, with 24.7% aged 65 and over, and a higher rate of long-term health conditions at 34.0%. In contrast, Jingalup is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with much higher typical weekly household incomes of $2,187 compared to $1,273 in Kojonup. Jingalup also has a more highly educated workforce, with 64.0% of residents completing Year 12.

Both areas share a similar typical weekly rent of $200 and similar rates of people who have moved in the last five years. While they track together in these areas, other gaps are wide; for example, 33.8% of people in Jingalup work from home, which is far higher than the 7.6% in Kojonup. This contrast in working life is consistent with the larger gap in full-time employment, which is far higher in Jingalup at 71.6%.

## Where they differ most

- Population: 1,018 larger in Kojonup
- Volunteering: 27.4 pts higher in Jingalup
- Work from home: 26.2 pts higher in Jingalup
- Year 12: 22.3 pts higher in Jingalup
- First Nations: 7.8 pts higher in Kojonup

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 139 | 1,157 | 1,018 larger in Kojonup | gap narrowing |
| Median age | 40 yrs | 46 yrs | 6 yrs older in Kojonup | gap widening |
| First Nations | 0.0% | 7.8% | 7.8 pts higher in Kojonup | gap steady |
| Aged 65+ | 10.1% | 24.7% | 14.6 pts higher in Kojonup | gap widening |
| Under 15 | 26.6% | 18.8% | 7.8 pts higher in Jingalup | gap narrowing |
| De facto | 11.9% | 13.8% | 1.9 pts higher in Kojonup | gap steady |

### Age structure

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Older adults (45–64) | 29.5% | 27.1% | +2.4 |
| Children (0–14) | 26.6% | 18.8% | +7.8 |
| Seniors (65+) | 10.1% | 24.7% | -14.6 |
| Young adults (25–44) | 17.3% | 22.9% | -5.6 |
| Youth (15–24) | 13.7% | 7.0% | +6.7 |

### Marital status

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 57.4% | 48.7% | +8.7 |
| Never married | 23.1% | 31.8% | -8.6 |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7.9% | -3.3 |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.6% | -1.1 |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.8% | -1.0 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Jingalup male | Jingalup female | Kojonup male | Kojonup female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| 5–9 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| 10–14 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| 15–19 | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.0% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| 25–29 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| 30–34 | 0.0% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| 35–39 | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 40–44 | 6.5% | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| 45–49 | 3.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| 50–54 | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| 55–59 | 5.6% | 0.0% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 60–64 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| 65–69 | 5.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 70–74 | 3.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| 75–79 | 3.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 80–84 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| 85+ | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.5% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 10.1% | 16.7% | 6.6 pts higher in Kojonup | gap widening |

### Country of birth

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 79.9% | 75.1% | +4.7 |
| New Zealand | 2.9% | 5.1% | -2.2 |
| Philippines | 0.0% | 3.5% | -3.5 |
| England | 2.2% | 2.3% | -0.2 |
| Italy | 0.0% | 1.1% | -1.1 |
| Vietnam | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.7 |
| South Africa | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.7 |
| India | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.4 |
| China | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Nepal | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australian | 49.6% | 40.9% | +8.8 |
| English | 43.9% | 40.8% | +3.1 |
| Scottish | 9.4% | 10.2% | -0.8 |
| Irish | 7.9% | 7.5% | +0.4 |
| Italian | 0.0% | 4.6% | -4.6 |
| Filipino | 0.0% | 4.2% | -4.2 |
| German | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7 |
| Dutch | 2.2% | 1.0% | +1.1 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.4 |
| Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3 |
| Chinese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Language

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1 pts higher in Kojonup | gap widening |
| Limited English | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0 pts higher in Kojonup | gap steady |

### Language used at home

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 89.2% | 85.3% | +3.9 |
| Tagalog | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.6 |
| Italian | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.9 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.5 |
| Punjabi | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3 |
| Mandarin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Arabic | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Cantonese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Hindi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 41.0% | 43.3% | 2.3 pts higher in Kojonup | gap narrowing |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christianity | 48.2% | 47.1% | +1.1 |
| No religion | 41.0% | 43.3% | -2.3 |
| Not stated | 7.2% | 8.0% | -0.8 |
| Other religions | 0.0% | 1.1% | -1.1 |
| Islam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Hinduism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Buddhism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Judaism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 64.0% | 41.7% | 22.3 pts higher in Jingalup | gap widening |
| Bachelor+ | 19.4% | 12.8% | 6.7 pts higher in Jingalup | gap steady |
| Schools/1k kids | — | 9.17 |  |  |
| Schools ≤3 km | 0 | 2 | 2 more in Kojonup |  |
| Avg size | — | 144 |  |  |
| ICSEA | — | 958 |  |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 64.0% | 41.7% | +22.3 |
| Year 10 | 5.0% | 29.7% | -24.7 |
| Year 9 or below | 12.0% | 9.6% | +2.4 |
| Year 11 | 8.0% | 9.2% | -1.2 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 21.3% | 28.5% | -7.2 |
| Bachelor degree | 26.2% | 23.7% | +2.5 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 16.4% | 12.3% | +4.1 |
| Postgraduate degree | 8.2% | 0.7% | +7.5 |
| Certificate I / II | 4.9% | 2.9% | +2.1 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 0.0% | 1.8% | -1.8 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture & environment | 24.6% | 12.9% | +11.7 |
| Management & commerce | 13.1% | 9.4% | +3.7 |
| Education | 8.2% | 12.3% | -4.1 |
| Health | 11.5% | 10.7% | +0.7 |
| Engineering & related | 6.6% | 11.4% | -4.8 |
| Society & culture | 0.0% | 6.4% | -6.4 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 4.9% | 3.1% | +1.8 |
| Architecture & building | 0.0% | 3.3% | -3.3 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 0.0% | 2.0% | -2.0 |
| Information technology | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.3 |
| Creative arts | 0.0% | 1.1% | -1.1 |

## Income

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $1,180 | $793 | $387 higher in Jingalup | gap widening |
| Household income | $2,187 | $1,273 | $914 higher in Jingalup | gap widening |
| Family income | $2,750 | $1,839 | $911 higher in Jingalup | gap widening |
| High earners | 32.4% | 8.4% | 24.0 pts higher in Jingalup | gap widening |
| High-income homes | 27.3% | 13.0% | 14.2 pts higher in Jingalup | gap widening |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 34.1% | 25.9% | +8.2 |
| $650–$1,499 | 6.8% | 32.1% | -25.2 |
| $4,000 or more | 18.2% | 6.4% | +11.8 |
| Under $650 | 6.8% | 17.1% | -10.3 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 9.1% | 6.6% | +2.5 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 24.1% | 36.7% | -12.6 |
| $650–$1,499 | 22.2% | 36.6% | -14.4 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 25.9% | 13.4% | +12.5 |
| $3,000 or more | 17.6% | 4.1% | +13.5 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 17.3% | 34.0% | 16.7 pts higher in Kojonup |  |
| Mental health | 5.0% | 9.3% | 4.3 pts higher in Kojonup |  |
| Needs assistance | 0.0% | 6.7% | 6.7 pts higher in Kojonup | gap widening |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Arthritis | 7.2% | 13.7% | -6.5 |
| Asthma | 5.8% | 9.5% | -3.8 |
| Mental health | 5.0% | 9.3% | -4.3 |
| Other condition | 2.2% | 7.2% | -5.0 |
| Diabetes | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.6 |
| Heart disease | 0.0% | 5.0% | -5.0 |
| Cancer | 0.0% | 4.5% | -4.5 |
| Lung condition | 0.0% | 2.1% | -2.1 |
| Dementia | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.2 |
| Stroke | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.2 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 69.8% | 56.1% | +13.7 |
| One condition | 13.7% | 22.6% | -9.0 |
| Two conditions | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3 |
| Three or more | 0.0% | 4.7% | -4.7 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 55.6% | 28.1% | 27.4 pts higher in Jingalup | gap widening |
| Unpaid carers | 17.6% | 11.4% | 6.2 pts higher in Jingalup | gap widening |
| Unpaid child care | 28.7% | 25.4% | 3.3 pts higher in Jingalup | gap narrowing |
| Defence service | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.8 pts higher in Jingalup |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 20.4% | 21.9% | 1.5 pts higher in Kojonup | gap steady |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 0 | 90 | 90 larger in Kojonup |  |
| Median age | 37 yrs | 25 yrs | 12 yrs older in Jingalup |  |
| Year 12 | — | 24.1% |  |  |
| Unemployment | — | 0.0% |  |  |
| Median income | $3,500 | $680 | $2,820 higher in Jingalup |  |
| Household income | $5,500 | $1,300 | $4,200 higher in Jingalup |  |
| Indigenous language | — | 0.0% |  |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.5 larger in Jingalup | gap widening |
| One-parent | 3.1% | 11.4% | 8.3 pts higher in Kojonup | gap narrowing |
| Living alone | 31.8% | 38.0% | 6.2 pts higher in Kojonup | gap steady |

### Family composition

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples with children | 68.8% | 56.3% | +12.4 |
| Couples without children | 27.1% | 32.7% | -5.6 |
| One-parent families | 3.1% | 11.4% | -8.3 |
| Other families | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.4 |

### Household size

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 person | 31.8% | 38.0% | -6.2 |
| 2 people | 29.5% | 32.5% | -2.9 |
| 5 people | 22.7% | 5.1% | +17.6 |
| 4 people | 18.2% | 11.1% | +7.1 |
| 3 people | 0.0% | 11.1% | -11.1 |
| 6 or more | 0.0% | 3.8% | -3.8 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $200 | $200 |  | gap narrowing |
| Mortgage | $1,250 | $1,083 | $167 higher in Jingalup | gap narrowing |
| People / bedroom | 0.80 | 0.70 | 0.10 higher in Jingalup | gap steady |
| Renting | 13.6% | 32.7% | 19.1 pts higher in Kojonup | gap widening |
| Owned outright | 45.5% | 35.7% | 9.8 pts higher in Jingalup | gap widening |
| Separate houses | 100.0% | 92.1% | 7.9 pts higher in Jingalup | gap widening |
| 3+ bedrooms | 75.0% | 78.6% | 3.6 pts higher in Kojonup | gap narrowing |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned outright | 45.5% | 35.7% | +9.8 |
| Rented | 13.6% | 32.7% | -19.1 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 25.0% | 23.5% | +1.5 |
| Other tenure | 15.9% | 2.8% | +13.1 |
| Not stated | 0.0% | 4.1% | -4.1 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 100.0% | 92.1% | +7.9 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 0.0% | 6.4% | -6.4 |
| Other dwelling | 0.0% | 1.1% | -1.1 |
| Flat or apartment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% | 49.1% | -12.8 |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.7% | 23.5% | -0.8 |
| 2 bedrooms | 6.8% | 16.5% | -9.6 |
| 5 or more | 15.9% | 6.0% | +9.9 |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% | 2.8% | -2.8 |
| Studio / none | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $200–$349 | 116.7% | 39.2% | +77.5 |
| Under $200 | 66.7% | 43.8% | +22.9 |
| $350–$549 | 0.0% | 3.9% | -3.9 |
| $550–$749 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $750 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $1,000 | 0.0% | 44.5% | -44.5 |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 0.0% | 33.6% | -33.6 |
| $3,000 or more | 27.3% | 2.7% | +24.5 |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 0.0% | 18.2% | -18.2 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 0.0% | 7.5% | 7.5 pts higher in Kojonup | gap widening |
| Work from home | 33.8% | 7.6% | 26.2 pts higher in Jingalup | gap widening |
| PT commute | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0 pts higher in Kojonup | gap steady |
| PT stops | 0 | 1 | 1 more in Kojonup |  |
| Stops/1k | 0.00 | 0.86 | 0.86 more in Kojonup |  |
| Departures/1k | 0.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 more in Kojonup |  |
| PT routes | 0 | 1 | 1 more in Kojonup |  |
| Stop walk | — | 43 |  |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 43.2% | 60.0% | -16.7 |
| Worked at home | 33.8% | 7.6% | +26.2 |
| Walked | 5.4% | 7.2% | -1.8 |
| Car (passenger) | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9 |
| Bus | 0.0% | 2.0% | -2.0 |
| Bicycle | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.7 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 or more | 43.9% | 12.4% | +31.5 |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% | 35.7% | -4.0 |
| 1 vehicle | 7.3% | 31.5% | -24.2 |
| 3 vehicles | 26.8% | 12.9% | +14.0 |
| No vehicle | 0.0% | 7.5% | -7.5 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 33.1% | 32.9% | 0.2 pts higher in Jingalup | gap narrowing |
| Recent arrivals | — | 20.2% |  |  |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0 pts higher in Kojonup | gap steady |
| Participation | 68.5% | 60.5% | 8.0 pts higher in Jingalup | gap narrowing |
| Full-time | 71.6% | 52.7% | 18.9 pts higher in Jingalup | gap widening |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 67.6% | 28.6% | +38.9 |
| Transport & warehousing | 0.0% | 8.5% | -8.5 |
| Health care & social assistance | 5.4% | 8.3% | -2.9 |
| Rental & real estate | 8.1% | 0.0% | +8.1 |
| Public administration & safety | 0.0% | 6.9% | -6.9 |
| Education & training | 6.8% | 6.9% | -0.1 |
| Retail trade | 0.0% | 6.2% | -6.2 |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% | 5.8% | -5.8 |
| Construction | 0.0% | 5.4% | -5.4 |
| Accommodation & food | 0.0% | 3.8% | -3.8 |
| Other services | 0.0% | 3.4% | -3.4 |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% | 3.3% | -3.3 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Jingalup % | Kojonup % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Managers | 55.4% | 21.0% | +34.4 |
| Labourers | 16.2% | 19.4% | -3.2 |
| Professionals | 14.9% | 9.6% | +5.3 |
| Technicians & trades | 5.4% | 14.9% | -9.4 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 5.4% | 12.3% | -6.9 |
| Clerical & administrative | 12.2% | 8.2% | +4.0 |
| Community & personal service | 6.8% | 8.5% | -1.8 |
| Sales workers | 0.0% | 4.3% | -4.3 |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Jingalup | Kojonup | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 0.0 | 3.8 | 3.8 higher in Kojonup |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 0.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 more in Kojonup |  |
| 15-min city | 0.0% | 57.5% | 57.5 pts higher in Kojonup |  |
| Walk to shops | 0.0% | 56.6% | 56.6 pts higher in Kojonup |  |
| Walk to transit | 0.0% | 27.4% | 27.4 pts higher in Kojonup |  |
| Walk to school | 0.0% | 61.8% | 61.8 pts higher in Kojonup |  |
| Walk to a park | 0.0% | 65.7% | 65.7 pts higher in Kojonup |  |
| Walk to health | 0.0% | 39.1% | 39.1 pts higher in Kojonup |  |
| Amenities/1k | 28.8 | 21.6 | 7.2 more in Jingalup |  |
| Intersections/km² | 0 | 1 | 0 higher in Kojonup |  |
| Mean slope | 8.7% | 7.2% | 1.5 pts higher in Jingalup |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50698/jingalup/vs/SAL50771/kojonup