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Ashburton

100,827 km²

High weekly incomes and a young, working population set Ashburton apart from most similar areas. It is a community where nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure. This prosperity is tied to a workforce heavily concentrated in mining and machinery. Despite the wealth, the population shrank by 43% between 2016 and 2021, reflecting the fluctuating nature of the local industry in regional Western Australia.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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Demographics & Identity

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The area is noticeably younger than most of Australia, with a typical resident aged 34 and children under 15 making up 23.4% of the population. This young profile is reflected in the high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is far above the state average.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 40.6%

Older adults (45–64) 23.9%

Children (0–14) 23.4%

Youth (15–24) 8.6%

Seniors (65+) 3.4%

7,391 Population —

34 yrs Median age — Here 34 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

10.4% First Nations — Here 10.4% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

3.4% Aged 65+ — Here 3.4% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

23.4% Under 15 — Here 23.4% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.9% were born overseas, which is well below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

18.9% Born overseas — Here 18.9% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language for 69.9% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 11.0%, which is far below the national figure.

11.0% Other language — Here 11.0% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.6% Limited English ▼ -1.6% Here 0.6% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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A large number of people report having no religion, accounting for 46.6% of the population. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 13 points since 2016.

Religion

No religion 47%
Christianity 28%
Not stated 21%
Other religions 1%
Buddhism 1%
Islam 1%
Hinduism 0%
Judaism 0%

46.6% No religion — Here 46.6% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 43.3% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

11.6% Bachelor+ — Here 11.6% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

43.3% Year 12 — Here 43.3% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

6 Schools

3.47 Schools/1k kids

Income

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Incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical household earning $2,937 a week. This is far above the national figure of $1,746, though typical personal weekly income fell by $516 since 2016.

$2,937 Household income — Here $2,937 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$1,865 Personal income — Here $1,865 WA $848 Aus $805

$3,310 Family income — Here $3,310 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

36.1% High earners Here 36.1% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

43.4% High-income homes Here 43.4% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents enjoy very good health, with only 15.1% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure, and the rate of people needing help with daily activities is among the lowest for its level.

15.1% Health condition Here 15.1% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

4.6% Mental health Here 4.6% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

1.2% Needs assistance — Here 1.2% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteering is much higher here than in most areas, with 18.4% of people pitching in. There is also a higher than average rate of people providing unpaid care for children.

18.4% Volunteering — Here 18.4% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

5.4% Unpaid carers — Here 5.4% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

29.7% Unpaid child care — Here 29.7% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

2.8% Defence service Here 2.8% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

16.2% Housework 15h+ — Here 16.2% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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First Nations people make up 10.4% of the population, which is well above the national average. This community is doing well compared to other First Nations groups, with a low unemployment rate of 6.1% and a typical personal income far above the national figure.

772 First Nations people

28 yrs Median age Here 28 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

38.8% Year 12 Here 38.8% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

6.1% Unemployment Here 6.1% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$1,129 Median income Here $1,129 WA $481 Aus $540

$2,314 Household income Here $2,314 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children, making up 68.5% of the community.

Family types

Couples with children 69%
Couples without children 23%
One-parent families 8%
Other families 1%

2.7 Household size —

7.9% One-parent — Here 7.9% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

24.2% Living alone — Here 24.2% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Renting is very common, with 76.0% of households renting—a figure far above the national average. While typical weekly rent is very low at $48, very few people own their homes outright.

Tenure

Rented 76%
Other tenure 12%
Owned outright 7%
Owned with a mortgage 3%
Not stated 2%

$48 Rent — Here $48 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,613 Mortgage — Here $1,613 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.90 People / bedroom — Here 0.90 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

76.0% Renting — Here 76.0% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

7.4% Owned outright — Here 7.4% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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Public transport use is among the highest at this level at 22.9%, though this has fallen sharply since 2016. Most people rely on cars, and very few work from home.

3.9% No car — Here 3.9% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

2.7% Work from home — Here 2.7% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

22.9% PT commute — Here 22.9% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The population is quite mobile, with 53.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure, and recent overseas arrivals make up 13.7% of the community.

53.5% Recent movers — Here 53.5% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

13.7% Recent arrivals — Here 13.7% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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Employment is dominated by mining, which accounts for 48.4% of jobs. This helps explain the high rate of full-time work and the very low unemployment rate of 1.9%.

Industry

Mining 48.4%

Construction 8.4%

Education & training 6.6%

Accommodation & food 5.2%

Public administration & safety 4.4%

1.9% Unemployment — Here 1.9% WA 5.1% Aus 5.1%

68.9% Participation — Here 68.9% WA 63.9% Aus 61.1%

73.1% Full-time — Here 73.1% WA 60.2% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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The area has an overall advantage score of 979, placing it around the middle compared to other areas. While incomes are high, the community ranks lower for general education and job skills.

Environment & Climate

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The climate is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 33.3 degrees. Annual rainfall is 294mm, which is among the lowest for its level.

294 Rainfall

33.3 Max temp

17.8 Min temp

Walkability

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score. While many residents live within a short walk of health services and schools, there are no public transport stops available.

3.8 Walk score

4.9 Types ≤15 min