2,446 —
Lower than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 2,593
- 2021: 2,446
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Jandakot · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Jandakot
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in Jandakot is 45, making the area noticeably older than most similar places. The population has shrunk by 5.7% since 2016, now totalling 2,446 people. This trend is reflected in an age profile that leans heavily toward older adults and seniors.
2,446
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- 1–1: 40 areas
- 1–2: 0 areas
- 2–3: 0 areas
- 3–4: 12 areas
- 4–6: 6 areas
- 6–9: 9 areas
- 9–13: 10 areas
- 13–19: 7 areas
- 19–27: 17 areas
- 27–39: 6 areas
- 39–56: 5 areas
- 56–81: 4 areas
- 81–116: 1 area
- 116–168: 5 areas
- 168–242: 3 areas
- 242–349: 4 areas
- 349–503: 2 areas
- 503–725: 9 areas
- 725–1,045: 3 areas
- 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
- 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
- 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
- 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
- 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
- 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
- 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
- 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
- 19,501–28,116: 231 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Jandakot — lower than 91% of areas.
| Jandakot | 2,446 |
|---|---|
| 6164, WA | 66,124 |
| Western Australia | 2,660,026 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The typical person living here is 45, which is 7 years older than the Western Australian and national figures. Since 2016, the total population has fallen by 147 people, leaving the area among the smallest of its kind.
45 yrs —
Older than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 41 yrs
- 2021: 45 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Jandakot has a high proportion of seniors, with those aged 65 and over making up 19.7% of the population. This is well above the state figure, while the 15.2% of children under 15 is well below the national average.
19.7% —
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 14.8%
- 2021: 19.7%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
15.2% —
Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 15.4%
- 2021: 15.2%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In Jandakot, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.0% of the population, which is a little below the state and national figures. Those in de facto relationships account for 9.8%, a figure much lower than most similar areas.
1.0% —
Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 1.1%
- 2021: 1.0%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
9.8% —
Lower than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 7.6%
- 2021: 9.8%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In Jandakot, Married is the majority at 56%; Never married is next at 30%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Jandakot [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/507011260/jandakot/topic/demographics-identity