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Gascoyne

135,065 km²

Steady population growth and rising incomes have shaped Gascoyne over the last decade. This small community is marked by a strong First Nations presence and a high proportion of residents who live in de facto relationships. While many of its people are older than the national average, there is a significant trend of recent overseas arrivals moving into the area. It is a place where a high rate of volunteering is common, though overall educational qualifications remain low.

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Demographics & Identity

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.9% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 39, and nearly 19% of the community are children under 15.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 28.4%

Older adults (45–64) 27.9%

Children (0–14) 18.3%

Seniors (65+) 15.2%

Youth (15–24) 10.3%

9,537 Population —

39 yrs Median age — Here 39 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

11.9% First Nations — Here 11.9% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

15.2% Aged 65+ — Here 15.2% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

18.3% Under 15 — Here 18.3% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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While 66.7% of residents were born in Australia, the area has seen an increase in people born overseas, who now make up 18.5% of the population. Most people here claim Australian or English ancestry.

18.5% Born overseas — Here 18.5% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language for 75% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 10.3%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

10.3% Other language — Here 10.3% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

1.8% Limited English ▲ +6.1% Here 1.8% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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People with no religion make up 45.8% of the population, a figure that rose by 8.8 points since 2016. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Religion

No religion 46%
Christianity 35%
Not stated 16%
Buddhism 2%
Islam 0%
Other religions 0%
Hinduism 0%
Judaism 0%

45.8% No religion — Here 45.8% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 40.7% of residents completing Year 12. Only 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

13.8% Bachelor+ — Here 13.8% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

40.7% Year 12 — Here 40.7% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

9 Schools

5.16 Schools/1k kids

Income

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Typical personal weekly income is $852, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the typical household income of $1,552 is lower than in most other areas.

$1,552 Household income — Here $1,552 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$852 Personal income — Here $852 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,998 Family income — Here $1,998 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

10.1% High earners Here 10.1% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

16.4% High-income homes Here 16.4% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 21% reporting a long-term health condition. Only 5.3% of the population has a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure.

21.0% Health condition Here 21.0% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

5.3% Mental health Here 5.3% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

3.3% Needs assistance — Here 3.3% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteering is very common here, with 19.8% of people volunteering, well above the national rate. A higher-than-average 3.2% of the population have served in the Defence Force.

19.8% Volunteering — Here 19.8% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

8.1% Unpaid carers — Here 8.1% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

22.3% Unpaid child care — Here 22.3% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

3.2% Defence service Here 3.2% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

17.9% Housework 15h+ — Here 17.9% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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First Nations residents face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 20.3% and a typical weekly income of $1,007, both of which are among the lowest for similar areas.

1,139 First Nations people

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

20.1% Year 12 Here 20.1% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

20.3% Unemployment Here 20.3% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$434 Median income Here $434 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,007 Household income Here $1,007 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Living arrangements are varied, with 31.1% of people living alone, a figure well above the state average. About 51.3% of households are couples with children.

Family types

Couples with children 51%
Couples without children 33%
One-parent families 14%
Other families 1%

2.4 Household size —

14.0% One-parent — Here 14.0% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

31.1% Living alone — Here 31.1% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Renting is very common at 40.7%, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $240, which is well below the national figure of $375.

Tenure

Rented 41%
Owned outright 28%
Owned with a mortgage 23%
Other tenure 5%
Not stated 3%

$240 Rent — Here $240 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,733 Mortgage — Here $1,733 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.90 People / bedroom — Here 0.90 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

40.7% Renting — Here 40.7% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

28.3% Owned outright — Here 28.3% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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Most people drive to work, and 35.8% of homes have two vehicles. Public transport is very limited, with only three routes and a low number of departures per 1,000 people.

6.3% No car — Here 6.3% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

8.5% Work from home — Here 8.5% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

2.2% PT commute — Here 2.2% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

45 PT stops

4.72 Stops/1k Here 4.72 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The area has a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, with 20.9% arriving in the last five years. This is far above the Western Australian average of 10.6%.

39.6% Recent movers — Here 39.6% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

20.9% Recent arrivals — Here 20.9% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas at 63.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the national figure.

Industry

Accommodation & food 11.3%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 10.9%

Retail trade 9.0%

Public administration & safety 8.6%

Health care & social assistance 8.3%

3.7% Unemployment — Here 3.7% WA 5.1% Aus 5.1%

60.5% Participation — Here 60.5% WA 63.9% Aus 61.1%

63.9% Full-time — Here 63.9% WA 60.2% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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The population has grown by 7.6% since 2021, though this growth is well below the state average of 10.7%.

10,725 ERP

7.6% Growth Here 7.6% WA 10.7%

Environment & Climate

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The area is very hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 30.5°C and annual rainfall of 255mm, which is among the lowest for its level.

255 Rainfall

30.5 Max temp

16.0 Min temp

Walkability

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While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks and health services, very few are near public transport. The overall walkability score is 4.5, making it somewhat walkable.

4.5 Walk score

5.0 Types ≤15 min