Council (LGA) · Area profile
Kondinin
7,441 km²
A quiet life in the hills defines Kondinin, where most people live in detached houses and rely on their cars to get around. The community is aging rapidly, with the typical resident now 46 and a growing number of seniors. It is a place of stark contrasts, featuring a high proportion of volunteers and strong local ties, yet a population that has shrunk by 19% since 2011. This rural area maintains a distinct character with a notable First Nations presence and a workforce heavily tied to the land.
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The population is far older than the state and national figures, and the number of seniors rose by 9.3 points since 2011. About 7.4% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.8% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
Nearly 40% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose by 19 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 44%.
Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in Year 12 completion rates, which are also far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,293, which is well below the national figure. However, personal income is about the same as the national average, and the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose by 10 points since 2011.
About 28.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas.
Volunteering is very high, with 38.3% of people pitching in, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also slightly more common here than across the state.
First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 31. They face significant economic gaps, with typical household incomes far below the national figure.
Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national figure. A high proportion of people, 33.3%, live alone.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 45.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Weekly rents are also much lower than in most other areas.
Car dependence is high, with very few people using public transport to commute. Conversely, 18.3% of people work from home, which is much higher than most similar areas.
The area is relatively stable, as fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals account for 16.5% of the population.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 42.9% of the workforce. Job security is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.6%, well below the state average.
Overall advantage is slightly above the national average. However, population growth since 2021 has been very low at 0.2%, far below the state figure.
The area experiences a low average annual rainfall of 305mm, which is far above the state average. Winters are colder than usual, with a minimum temperature well below the state figure.
The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Many homes are far from public transport and health services compared to other Western Australian areas.