Council (LGA) · Area profile
Koorda
2,832 km²
Working life is a cornerstone of Koorda, where a higher proportion of adults are employed full-time compared to the rest of the country. This small community is significantly older than the national average, with a growing number of seniors and a shrinking overall population. Most residents own their homes outright and live in detached houses, creating a stable but aging rural settlement in Western Australia.
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The typical resident is 51, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.3% of the population, a figure that has risen nearly 10 points since 2011.
Most of the community was born in Australia, with 82.3% of residents born here. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the number of people born overseas has risen slightly to 12.7% since 2011.
English is the primary language for 96.7% of the area. Only 1.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
Nearly half of the population (48.8%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
Qualifications are generally lower than in other areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national figures.
Typical weekly household income is $1,341, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 12.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here, as 36.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average, with arthritis being the most frequent condition reported.
Community spirit is high, with 30.1% of residents volunteering, which is far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care for children and housework.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the national average.
Homes are smaller and less crowded than usual, with only 2.2 people per home. A large number of residents (35.7%) live alone, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Home ownership is very high, with 53.5% of dwellings owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with the typical weekly rent being just $129.
Cars are essential here, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Interestingly, 18.7% of the workforce works from home.
The population is very stable, with only 25.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 41.5% of the workforce. 65.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is higher than most areas.
The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, though it ranks lower for education and job skills compared to other regions.
The area is quite dry with an average annual rainfall of 290mm. Summer temperatures are slightly lower than the state average.
The town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.1. While some people can walk to a park or school, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.