# Demographics & Identity — Rest of WA

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Rest of WA (Capital City)

A population of 534,804 people live across the Rest of WA, which is much higher than most similar areas in the region. The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. This region is distinguished by a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a strong presence of de facto relationships.

The population grew by 2.0% since 2016, adding about 10,637 people to reach 534,804. The typical resident is 40, which is one year older than in 2016.

At 8.4%, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the state and national figures. De facto relationships are also common, with 15.0% of people in such partnerships, a figure that is among the highest of similar areas.

Children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, which is among the highest for similar areas. Seniors aged 65 and over have increased to 17.5%, a rise of 3.0 percentage points since 2016 that puts the area slightly above the state average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 534,804 | — |
| Median age | 40 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 8.4% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 17.5% | — |
| Children under 15 | 19.4% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 15.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 27.0%, Young adults (25–44) 25.7%, Children (0–14) 19.4%, Seniors (65+) 17.5%, Youth (15–24) 10.3%

**Marital status** — Married 46.4%, Never married 35.8%, Divorced 9.3%, Widowed 4.7%, Separated 3.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/gccsa/5RWAU/rest-of-wa/topic/demographics-identity