Council (LGA) · Area profile
Kojonup
2,931 km²
Noticeably older than the state and national average, Kojonup is a rural community where the typical resident is 45. It is a place of stability and high civic engagement, with far more volunteers than most Australian towns. While the population has shrank slightly since 2011, the area remains a strong hub for agriculture and management. The community is defined by its independence, with a high proportion of people owning their homes outright and a very low unemployment rate.
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The area is older than most, with seniors making up 22.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Around 19.5% of residents are children, and the total population has decreased by about 81 people since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.3% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 86.5% of residents. Only 5.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure, though this has risen slightly since 2011.
About 47.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.7% have no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen significantly by 21 percentage points since 2011.
A higher number of residents have a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Qualifications in agriculture and the environment are particularly common.
Typical personal weekly income is $882, which is a little above the national figure. While typical household income is below the state average, it has risen by $492 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state or nation, with 30.6% of people affected. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition.
Civic participation is very high, with 35.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or do significant housework.
First Nations residents have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is among the lowest at this level. Their typical personal income is also well above the state and national figures.
A high number of people live alone, making up 34.1% of households, which is well above the national figure. One-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 41.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is much lower here than in most of Australia, with a typical weekly cost of $200.
Public transport use is very low, with only 1.1% of people commuting this way. Instead, 18.6% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.
The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state average. However, recent arrivals from overseas have increased slightly since 2011.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 45.9% of the workforce. Unemployment is very low at 1.5%, well below the state and national figures.
The area ranks higher than about 70% of similar areas for overall advantage. It has an especially strong standing in terms of education and job skills.
The climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees. Annual rainfall is 508mm, which is far above the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.