Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Welshpool
8 km²
A very small number of people live in Welshpool, making it a sparsely populated area. With only 16 residents, it is a non-residential place where the typical person is far older than the national figure at 53 years. The area is mostly a hub for business and industry rather than a residential suburb. It is defined by a high number of businesses and excellent public transport links, though very few people actually call it home.
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The population is very small and has barely changed since 2011. Residents are far older than those in Western Australia and across the nation, with children under 15 making up only 14.3% of the group.
The most common country of birth is Philippines at 56%, ahead of Australia (19%).
The most common language used at home is Tagalog at 56%, ahead of English only (44%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 38%, ahead of Not stated (31%).
No adults in this area hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure. However, there are 35 schools within 3km, more than about 76% of similar areas.
Financial figures are mixed; while the typical weekly family income is far above the national figure at $7,000, the typical weekly household income of $575 is among the lowest for similar areas.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 31%, ahead of Arthritis (19%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Homes are very small, with the typical home containing just 1.5 people, which is far below the Western Australian average of 2.5.
Rental costs are much lower than most areas at $265 a week. Typical monthly home-loan payments are also far below the state and national figures at $1,000.
The area has a huge number of public transport stops and departures per person, far above the state average. Most residents use the bus, and the drive time to the city is very short at 12 minutes.
Job activity is high, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average.
The area is a major commercial hub with 1,327 businesses, though it ranks among the lowest for education and job skills.
Annual rainfall is far above the state average at 652mm. Maximum and minimum temperatures are both higher than most areas.
While 85.6% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. Many daily needs, like health services and groceries, are far below the state average for walking distance.