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Esperance Surrounds

55,181 km²

Daily life in Esperance Surrounds revolves around a strong connection to the land, where nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. This expansive community is older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 41, yet it has a high proportion of children and a growing number of de facto couples. It is a place of high home ownership and low unemployment, combining a rural character with a notable trend toward having no religious affiliation.

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Demographics & Identity

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The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 41. However, children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 30.4%

Young adults (25–44) 25.8%

Children (0–14) 20.4%

Seniors (65+) 15.4%

Youth (15–24) 8.0%

3,966 Population —

41 yrs Median age — Here 41 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

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

15.4% Aged 65+ — Here 15.4% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

20.4% Under 15 — Here 20.4% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (15.6%) compared to the state and national figures.

15.6% Born overseas — Here 15.6% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the primary language here, with only 5.6% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average.

5.6% Other language — Here 5.6% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.2% Limited English ▲ +25.2% Here 0.2% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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Nearly half of the population (49.5%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure and has risen by 17 percentage points since 2016.

Religion

No religion 50%
Christianity 37%
Not stated 12%
Other religions 1%
Islam 0%
Buddhism 0%
Judaism 0%

49.5% No religion — Here 49.5% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with 45.8% of residents completing Year 12 and only 13.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

13.1% Bachelor+ — Here 13.1% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

45.8% Year 12 — Here 45.8% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

9 Schools

11.14 Schools/1k kids

Income

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Typical personal weekly income is $960, which is a little above the national figure, and 16% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

$1,653 Household income — Here $1,653 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$960 Personal income — Here $960 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,004 Family income — Here $2,004 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

16.0% High earners Here 16.0% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

17.7% High-income homes Here 17.7% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.4%) and mental health conditions (6.8%).

24.4% Health condition Here 24.4% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

6.8% Mental health Here 6.8% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

3.2% Needs assistance — Here 3.2% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteerism is very high, with 28.3% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%.

28.3% Volunteering — Here 28.3% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

9.4% Unpaid carers — Here 9.4% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

27.4% Unpaid child care — Here 27.4% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

2.1% Defence service Here 2.1% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

23.2% Housework 15h+ — Here 23.2% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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The First Nations community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 30, and an unemployment rate of 5.7% that is well below the national figure.

125 First Nations people

30 yrs Median age Here 30 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

26.4% Year 12 Here 26.4% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

5.7% Unemployment Here 5.7% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$687 Median income Here $687 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,781 Household income Here $1,781 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (29.7%) and a lower rate of one-parent families (9.1%) compared to most areas.

Family types