Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Henderson
9 km²
A far older population than the national average lives in Henderson, where the typical resident is 53 years old. This is a sparsely populated and largely non-residential area that has shrunk by 29% since 2011, now housing only 10 people. While the few residents earn personal incomes far above the national figure, the area is mostly a hub for businesses rather than a residential community.
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The typical resident is 53, which is far older than the Western Australian and national average of 38. The total population is very small and has fallen from 14 people in 2011 to just 10 in 2021.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 60%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 60%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 40%, ahead of Christianity (30%).
There are only 3 schools within 3 km, which is among the smallest number of schools for similar areas.
Typical personal and family weekly incomes are far above the state and national figures, though typical household income is among the lowest at $450 and has fallen since 2016.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 30%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are very small, with only 1.3 people per home, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,500, which is well above the national average. There are 1.2 people per bedroom, a figure that is well above the national level of 0.8.
Public transport is almost entirely buses, but the area is mostly car-dependent with a very long 89-minute drive time to the city and a 20-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is dominated by industry rather than residents, containing 262 businesses for a tiny population of only 9 people.
Annual rainfall is 686mm, which is far above the state average, while the average maximum temperature of 24.4 degrees is well below the state figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.