652 —
Higher than 86% of block (sa1) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
SA1 26509 · Block (SA1)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
In SA1 26509, first nations is among the highest in the country and population is well above average.
All block (sa1) areas, 2021. The marker is SA1 26509 — higher than 86% of areas.
| SA1 26509 | 652 |
|---|---|
| 6743, WA | 6,455 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
SA1 26509 has a population of 652 — well above average. The median age in SA1 26509 is 40 yrs, around the middle of the range (above both the Western Australia average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
652 —
Higher than 86% of block (sa1) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
40 yrs —
Older than 52% of block (sa1) areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
13.7% of people in SA1 26509 are aged 65 or over — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 16.1% and the national 17.2%). Children under 15 make up 12.7% of SA1 26509's population, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 19.0% and the national 18.2%).
The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (29%).
13.7% —
Lower than 62% of block (sa1) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
12.7% —
Lower than 82% of block (sa1) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
SA1 26509 splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (35%) and Older adults (45–64) (30%), with Seniors (65+) at 14%.
First Nations identity and marital status.
16.4% of SA1 26509's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people — among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 3.3% and the national 3.2%). 14.8% of people in SA1 26509 are in a de facto relationship, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 12.2% and the national 11.5%).
The most common marital status is Never married at 47%, ahead of Married (35%).
16.4% —
Higher than 98% of block (sa1) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
14.8% —
Higher than 74% of block (sa1) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In SA1 26509, the largest group is Never married at 48%, followed by Married (35%) and Divorced (8%).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in SA1 26509 [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/51001126509/51001126509/topic/demographics-identity