Council (LGA) · Area profile
Denmark
1,860 km²
Driving is a necessity for most in Denmark, where a high number of separate houses and limited public transport shape a car-dependent lifestyle. The community is notably older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 50 and a growing number of seniors. This is a well-educated area where many residents own their homes outright, creating a stable and relatively affluent environment in the heart of Western Australia.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The population is far older than the state and national average, with 27.6% of people aged 65 and over. This senior presence has grown by 7.6 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen.
English and Australian ancestries are most common here. About 22.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though well below the state and national figures.
English is the dominant language, with only 3.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and very few residents speak little or no English.
A majority of residents report no religion, at 59.3%, which is among the highest for this level. This figure rose by 18 percentage points since 2011, far exceeding the national average.
The community is highly qualified, with 23.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and 54.1% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are much lower than the state and national typicals, with the typical household earning $1,134 a week. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 7.5 percentage points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.9% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 11.7% of the population.
Volunteering is very common, with 29.3% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework compared to other areas.
The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 19. Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 51.3%, and unemployment is very low at 0.0%.
About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. The most common household size is two people, making up 40.6% of homes.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 91.5% of dwellings. A far higher proportion of residents own their homes outright (46.8%) compared to the national figure of 31.0%.
Most residents rely on cars, as only 0.8% commute by public transport. Working from home is more common here than in the state, at 15.6% of the workforce.
The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 38.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 4.3% of the population, which is far below the national average.
Full-time employment is far below the state average at 46.1%. The workforce is concentrated in health care, education, and construction, with 51.5% of adults working or looking for work.
The area ranks high for education and job skills, scoring 9 out of 10. Overall advantage is higher than about 70% of similar areas.
The climate is much cooler and wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,028mm and a typical maximum temperature of 21.5 degrees.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, or health services.