723 —
Lower than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 730
- 2021: 723
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Carabooda - Pinjar · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in Carabooda - Pinjar is 45 years old, making this area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. The community is sparsely populated with just 723 people, and its population has barely changed since 2016.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Carabooda - Pinjar — lower than 97% of areas.
| Carabooda - Pinjar | 723 |
|---|---|
| 6035, WA | 11,022 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical age here is 45, which is much higher than most similar areas and 7 years older than the national average. This age has risen by 3 years since the last census.
723 —
Lower than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
45 yrs —
Older than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
How the population splits across age groups.
Older adults aged 45 to 64 make up the largest group at 35%. Children under 15 and seniors over 65 both represent a smaller share of the population than the state and national figures.
14.5% —
Lower than 67% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
16.7% —
Lower than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
In Carabooda - Pinjar, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (21%) and Children (0–14) (17%).
First Nations identity and marital status.
About 51% of residents are married, while 12.3% are in a de facto relationship, a figure that has risen since 2016. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 1.0%, which is a little below the Western Australian average.
1.0% —
Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.3% —
Higher than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
In Carabooda - Pinjar, Married is the majority at 51%; Never married is next at 34%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Carabooda - Pinjar [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/505031256/carabooda-pinjar/topic/demographics-identity