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Berkshire Valley

238 km²

Typical personal incomes in Berkshire Valley are much higher than most areas, with a weekly figure of $1,083. This small, sparsely populated community is defined by a strong connection to the land and a high number of working adults. It is a family-oriented place where children under 15 make up 34.2% of the population, far above the national figure. With very few seniors and a high rate of volunteering, it is a productive and active rural settlement in Western Australia.

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Demographics & Identity

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Children under 15 make up 34.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state average at just 7.9%.

Age groups

Children (0–14) 34.2%

Older adults (45–64) 31.6%

Young adults (25–44) 28.9%

Seniors (65+) 7.9%

38 Population —

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

0.0% First Nations — Here 0.0% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

7.9% Aged 65+ — Here 7.9% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

34.2% Under 15 — Here 34.2% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common overseas ancestry at 31.6%.

Birthplace

Australia 78.9%

England 10.5%

15.8% Born overseas — Here 15.8% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

Languages

English only 78.9%

0.0% Other language — Here 0.0% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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About 65.8% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 28.9%, a figure well below the national average.

Religion

Christianity 60%
No religion 26%
Not stated 14%

28.9% No religion — Here 28.9% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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The community is well qualified, with 63.6% having completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. Many adults hold degrees in agriculture and the environment.

21.2% Bachelor+ — Here 21.2% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

63.6% Year 12 — Here 63.6% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Typical weekly personal income is $1,083, which is well above the national figure of $805. Typical family incomes are also a little above the state and national averages.

Income bands

$1,500–$2,999 64.3%

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

$1,083 Personal income — Here $1,083 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,549 Family income — Here $2,549 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

0.0% High earners Here 0.0% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

Health & Disability

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While no one needs help with daily activities, 42.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more common than usual.

Other condition 10.5%

42.1% Health condition Here 42.1% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

13.2% Mental health Here 13.2% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

0.0% Needs assistance — Here 0.0% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteering is very common here, with 45.5% of people participating, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

45.5% Volunteering — Here 45.5% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

9.1% Unpaid carers — Here 9.1% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

18.2% Unpaid child care — Here 18.2% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

0.0% Defence service Here 0.0% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

12.1% Housework 15h+ — Here 12.1% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

0 First Nations people

Family & Households

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Families with children are common, though the typical home has 2.3 people, which is a little below the national figure.

Family types

Couples with children 50%
Couples without children 36%
One-parent families 14%

2.3 Household size —

12.5% One-parent — Here 12.5% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

Housing & Dwellings

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Typical monthly home-loan payments are $9,999, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Tenure

Owned outright 53%
Other tenure 27%
Rented 20%

$9,999 Mortgage — Here $9,999 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.70 People / bedroom — Here 0.70 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is very car-dependent, with a 117-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops. This helps explain why 38.7% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

Travel to work

Car (driver) 41.9%

Worked at home 38.7%

38.7% Work from home — Here 38.7% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

0.0 Departures/1k Here 0.0 WA 1,623.0

Migration & Movement

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About 34.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

34.1% Recent movers — Here 34.1% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 58.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far above the national average.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 58.1%

Health care & social assistance 12.9%