Suburb / Locality · Area profile
Denmark
12 km²
A far older population than the national average marks Denmark, where the typical resident is 49 years old. This Western Australian community is a mix of retirees and single dwellers, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. It is a place of high volunteerism and a strong presence of independent homes, though many residents live on a lower income than the state average. The area is characterized by a peaceful, non-religious leaning and a high proportion of people born in Australia or the UK.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
Explore Denmark by topic
Denmark is much older than most areas, with the typical resident being 49 and nearly 30% of the population aged 65 or over. This is far above the state and national figures of around 17% for seniors.
English and Australian ancestry are the most common, with 47.5% and 34.6% respectively. About 23.6% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas but well below the state average.
English is the primary language for 86.1% of residents. Only 4.3% use another language at home, a figure far below both the Western Australian and national averages.
A large majority of people here report no religion, at 59.2%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest in similar areas.
The community is relatively well-qualified, with 20.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national average.
Incomes in Denmark are much lower than in most areas. The typical household earns $975 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, as 34% of people have a long-term condition. This is well above the national average and is reflected in the 6.4% of people needing help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is very strong, with 27.9% of people volunteering—far above the national average of 14.1%. This high level of community spirit is alongside a higher-than-usual 26% of people who do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.
The First Nations community is relatively small, making up 1.7% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the broader community, with a typical age of 18.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 38.4% of people living alone—far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.1 people, much lower than most areas.
Separate houses make up 93.2% of the market, far above the national figure. Home ownership is strong, with 42.3% of homes owned outright, while typical weekly rents of $300 are well below the national average.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 59.4% of workers driving to work. Public transport use is very low at 0.4%, which is consistent with the area having only one public transport route.
The area has seen significant movement, with 44.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, though recent overseas arrivals are lower than most areas.
A smaller proportion of the population is in the workforce, with only 46.5% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is among the lowest for its level, at 43.7%.
The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.6. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few (26.6%) are within 10 minutes of public transport.