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Gingin
3,208 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Gingin are well below the national figure, but the community is seeing a steady rise in wealth. This is an older regional area where the typical resident is 50 and many have already paid off their homes. The population grew by 19% since 2011, reflecting a trend of people moving to the area for a slower pace of life. It is a place of large detached houses and strong ties to the land, where agriculture and mining drive the local economy.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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Gingin is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 50 and 26.6% of people aged 65 or over. This is reflected in a much lower proportion of children, who make up just 14.3% of the population.
A quarter of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while English is also the most frequent birth country after Australia.
About 9.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 3.1 points since 2011. However, this is still far below the national figure.
The community is increasingly secular, with 44.3% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure and represents an 18 point increase since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly family income is $1,626, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. While incomes are lower overall, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week rose 5.1 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state average, with 29.3% of residents affected. Arthritis is the most frequent condition reported.
Volunteering is more common here than in most of Australia, with 19.5% of people pitching in. There is also a higher-than-average proportion of people who served in the Defence Force.
First Nations residents in Gingin earn more than the state and national figures, though they have much lower rates of Year 12 completion. No one in the area speaks a First Nations language.
Most homes are occupied by couples, and about 41.5% of households do not have children. This is consistent with the area's older population profile.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.4% of all dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 42.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as only 1.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. While public transport use is slightly higher than in some similar areas, there are very few bus stops available.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.3% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen since 2011.
The local economy is heavily tied to the land and resources, with 29.1% of people working in agriculture and 10.7% in mining. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is much lower than most areas.
Gingin has seen rapid recent growth, with a population increase of 14.5% since 2021. While residents have good access to money and resources, they score lower for education and job skills.
The area receives an average annual rainfall of 569mm, which is far above the Western Australian average. Temperatures are generally mild, with an average maximum of 26.2 degrees.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 1.9. Most residents live far from shops, health services, and schools, with only 13.7% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed.