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Dinninup
348 km²
A high proportion of full-time workers drive the economy of Dinninup, where 72.1% of the workforce is employed full-time. This rural community is notably young for its region, with children under 15 making up over a quarter of the population. While it is a place of high volunteerism and home ownership, it is entirely car-dependent with no public transport or walkable shops. The area feels established, with few recent arrivals and a strong presence of families and older adults.
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Children under 15 make up 26.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than the state average, and there is a high rate of people in de facto relationships at 19.0%.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 49.7% and 42.2% respectively. Only 11.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%.
English is the sole language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 41.6% of the community reported having no religion, a figure that is a little above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.9%.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state figure of 23.8%, and there are no schools within 3km.
The typical household earns $1,833 a week, which is about the same as the state average. While 13.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, only 12.3% of households earn $3,000 or more, which is lower than most areas.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other similar areas, with only 21.1% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
The community is highly active, with 26.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. This spirit extends to the home, where 34.7% of people provide unpaid childcare.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the most recent census. The few First Nations residents identified have a typical personal income of $1,899, which is far above the state average.
One-person households are much more common here than in other areas, making up 33.3% of the community. There are no one-parent families recorded, while 65.8% of families consist of couples with children.
Every home in Dinninup is a separate house, and 40.4% are owned outright. Rent is very affordable at a typical weekly cost of $210, which is far below the national figure of $375.
The area is entirely dependent on cars; no one commutes by public transport, and 29.4% of people work from home. This is far above the state average of 7.5%.
The population is relatively stable, with only 28.4% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the dominant industries, employing 48.5% of the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 72.1%, far above the national figure of 58.9%.
Dinninup is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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