Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
O'Connor
2 km²
A far older population than most of the state defines O'Connor, where the typical resident is 50. This is a sparsely populated area that functions more as a commercial or industrial hub than a residential suburb, with only five people living here. Because there are so few residents, the community is very small and consists of a few people living in very small households.
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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the Western Australian and national figure of 38. This is a significant drop from 2011, when the typical age was 59.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 0%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 80%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 140%, ahead of Buddhism (60%).
The area is well served by education, with 32 schools within 3 km, which is more than about 73% of similar areas.
Personal income is well above the national figure at $1,062 a week, though typical household income is far below the state average at $1,062, having fallen since 2016.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Households are very small, with only 1.2 people per home, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.
Typical weekly rent is $381, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the number of people per bedroom is well above the state average at 1.10.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 19 stops and a 3-minute walk to the nearest one. The area has a huge number of weekly departures and PT stops per 1,000 people compared to the state average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is primarily non-residential, with a very small population of 7 people and 658 businesses.
The average maximum temperature is 24.6 degrees, which is well below the state average, while annual rainfall is far above the Western Australian figure at 659mm.
O'Connor is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. It has a walkability score of 6.5, which is a little above the state average.