# Carnarvon

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Rest of WA › Carnarvon › 6701, WA

Area: 5 km²

Far more people live alone here than in most similar areas, making Carnarvon a community of single-person households. It is a small, walkable hub in Western Australia where nearly 11% of residents are First Nations people. The population is slightly older than the national figure, with very few children under 15. This creates a distinct adult-centric character, where many residents live in smaller homes and a high proportion are in full-time work.

## Demographics & Identity

The area has a much higher First Nations population than most similar places, at 10.3%. While the typical resident is 39, children under 15 make up only 9.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 281 | +26.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 39 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 10.3% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.5% | +21.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 9.6% | -49.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.4% | +31.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 36.3%, Older adults (45–64) 26.3%, Seniors (65+) 18.5%, Youth (15–24) 13.2%, Children (0–14) 9.6%

**Marital status** — Never married 50.2%, Married 29.9%, Divorced 7.3%, Widowed 7.3%, Separated 1.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

About 18.1% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 18.1% | -29.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 43.4%, England 5.3%, India 2.8%, Italy 1.4%, New Zealand 1.1%, Vietnam 1.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 22.1%, English 21.7%, Scottish 5.7%, German 3.2%, Chinese 1.8%, Greek 1.4%, Irish 1.1%, Italian 1.1%

## Language

People using another language at home make up 9.6% of the population, a much higher figure than most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 9.6% | -14.3% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.4% | -57.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 51.2%, Hindi 2.8%, Vietnamese 1.4%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with only 24.2% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the state figure of 42.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 24.2% | -15.7% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Not stated 39.9%, Christianity 29.9%, No religion 24.2%, Hinduism 4.6%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state and national figures, with only 25.9% of people completing Year 12. Only 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 25.9% | -37.9% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 11.9% | -12.6% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 74.07 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 4 | — |
| Average school size | 220 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 865 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 25.9%, Year 10 17.4%, Year 9 or below 7.3%, Year 11 5.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 14.1%, Bachelor degree 10.8%, Postgraduate degree 3.8%, Certificate I / II 3.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 3.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.2%

**Field of qualification** — Education 6.5%, Management & commerce 6.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.4%, Engineering & related 4.9%, Health 4.9%, Agriculture & environment 2.2%, Society & culture 2.2%, Architecture & building 1.6%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,350, which is well below the national figure. Interestingly, typical personal income is $893, which is a little above the Australian average of $805.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $893 | +43.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,350 | -11.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,803 | -4.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 6.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 14.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 43.3%, Under $650 16.4%, $1,500–$2,999 16.4%, $3,000–$3,999 7.5%, $4,000 or more 7.5%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 23.4%, Under $650 19.5%, $1,500–$2,999 11.5%, $3,000 or more 2.3%

## Health & Disability

About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. Mental health conditions are reported much less often here than in other areas, at 4.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.4% | -42.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 9.6%, Asthma 7.1%, Arthritis 6.8%, Dementia 4.6%, Mental health 4.6%, Cancer 3.9%, Diabetes 3.2%, Lung condition 2.5%, Heart disease 2.1%, Stroke 1.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 33.1%, One condition 18.5%, Two conditions 5.3%, Three or more 3.6%

## Community Participation

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with only 11.9% of people volunteering. The number of people providing unpaid care or housework is also far below state and national levels.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 11.9% | -45.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 6.5% | -20.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 8.0% | -56.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 8.4% | -50.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents are typically older than the state average, with a typical age of 42. While personal income for this group is higher than the national figure, Year 12 completion is among the lowest at 14.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 29 | — |
| First Nations median age | 42 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 14.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $774 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,749 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

The area is defined by people living alone, who make up 50.7% of households. Because of this, homes are small, with a typical size of just 2.0 people.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.0 | -13.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 18.0% | +114.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 50.7% | +30.5% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 55.0%, Couples with children 26.0%, One-parent families 18.0%

**Household size** — 1 person 50.7%, 2 people 40.3%, 4 people 11.9%, 3 people 9.0%, 6 or more 4.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renters are very common here, making up 43.3% of households. Homes are smaller than usual, and typical weekly rent of $210 is far below the national figure of $375.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $210 | +40.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,034 | +126.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -25.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 43.3% | +37.7% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 34.3% | -7.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 59.7% | +7.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 38.8% | -36.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 43.3%, Owned outright 34.3%, Owned with a mortgage 20.9%, Other tenure 13.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 59.7%, Other dwelling 22.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 17.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 41.8%, 3 bedrooms 25.4%, 4 bedrooms 13.4%, 1 bedroom 11.9%, Studio / none 7.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 55.2%, Under $200 27.6%, $350–$549 27.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 35.7%, $1,800–$2,999 35.7%, $3,000 or more 28.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is higher than in similar areas, and the area has a very high number of stops per 1,000 people. However, working from home is far less common than across Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.5% | -30.6% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 7.6% | +160.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 5.1% | +73.8% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 28.47 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 373.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 3 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 17 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 58.2%, Walked 17.7%, Car (passenger) 7.6%, Worked at home 7.6%, Bus 5.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 58.2%, 2 vehicles 34.3%, 3 vehicles 11.9%, 4 or more 7.5%, No vehicle 4.5%

## Migration & Movement

About 29.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.8% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 29.6% | -16.8% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 7.8% | -74.4% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is very high at 82.3%, far above the national figure. However, the percentage of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 33.0% | -42.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 82.3% | +14.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Education & training 15.2%, Accommodation & food 13.9%, Transport & warehousing 10.1%, Health care & social assistance 10.1%, Construction 7.6%, Retail trade 7.6%, Mining 5.1%, Public administration & safety 5.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.8%, Professional & technical 3.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 26.6%, Technicians & trades 16.5%, Clerical & administrative 13.9%, Labourers 12.7%, Managers 8.9%, Sales workers 7.6%, Community & personal service 6.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 3.8%

## Walkability

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools, far exceeding the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 8.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 97.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 97.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 98.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 97.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 98.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 97.4% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 113.9 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 75 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.8% | — |

## Schools serving Carnarvon

4 schools, 881 students, average ICSEA 865.

By sector: Government 2, Catholic 1, Independent 1

By type: Primary 2, Combined 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Carnarvon School Of The Air | Government | Primary | 0.9 km | 42 |
| St Mary Star of the Sea College | Catholic | Combined | 1.2 km | 321 |
| Carnarvon Christian School | Independent | Primary | 1.4 km | 71 |
| Carnarvon Community College | Government | Combined | 1.9 km | 447 |

## Nearby areas

[Morgantown](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50997/morgantown) · [South Carnarvon](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51365/south-carnarvon) · [Brockman](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50185/brockman) · [East Carnarvon](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50454/east-carnarvon) · [Massey Bay](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50914/massey-bay) · [Greys Plain](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50591/greys-plain) · [Kingsford](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50763/kingsford) · [Babbage Island](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50044/babbage-island)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50267/carnarvon