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Jingalup

395 km²

A huge 55.6% of people volunteer in Jingalup, a rate far above the national figure. This sparsely populated area is defined by high earners and a strong agricultural focus. Families with children are common here, which helps explain the larger-than-average households. It is a wealthy, rural community where almost everyone lives in a detached house and relies on cars to get around.

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Demographics & Identity

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Children under 15 make up 26.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40, and there are far fewer seniors than in most similar areas.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 29.5%

Children (0–14) 26.6%

Young adults (25–44) 17.3%

Youth (15–24) 13.7%

Seniors (65+) 10.1%

139 Population —

40 yrs Median age — Here 40 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

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

10.1% Aged 65+ — Here 10.1% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

26.6% Under 15 — Here 26.6% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common heritages after Australian.

10.1% Born overseas — Here 10.1% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the dominant language, with only 4.3% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Languages

English only 89.2%

4.3% Other language — Here 4.3% 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 48.2% of the community identifies as Christian, while 41.0% say they have no religion, which is a little below the Western Australian figure.

Religion

Christianity 50%
No religion 43%
Not stated 7%

41.0% No religion — Here 41.0% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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The community is well-educated, with 64.0% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. Many qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

School completion

Year 12 64.0%

Year 9 or below 12.0%

Year 11 8.0%

Year 10 5.0%

Schools nearby

19.4% Bachelor+ — Here 19.4% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

64.0% Year 12 — Here 64.0% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Earnings are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,180, and 32.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.

$2,187 Household income — Here $2,187 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$1,180 Personal income — Here $1,180 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,750 Family income — Here $2,750 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

32.4% High earners Here 32.4% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

27.3% High-income homes Here 27.3% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents enjoy good health, with only 17.3% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure, and no one reported needing help with daily activities.

17.3% Health condition Here 17.3% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

5.0% Mental health Here 5.0% 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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Alongside the high volunteer rate, 17.6% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the state average. About 28.7% of the population cares for children unpaid.

55.6% Volunteering — Here 55.6% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

17.6% Unpaid carers — Here 17.6% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

28.7% Unpaid child care — Here 28.7% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

3.1% Defence service Here 3.1% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

20.4% Housework 15h+ — Here 20.4% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents recorded here, though those with First Nations heritage in the area report very high typical incomes.

0 First Nations people

37 yrs Median age Here 37 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$3,500 Median income Here $3,500 WA $481 Aus $540

$5,500 Household income Here $5,500 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling. While 68.8% are couples with children, a high 31.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Family types

Couples with children 69%
Couples without children 27%
One-parent families 3%

2.7 Household size —

3.1% One-parent — Here 3.1% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

31.8% Living alone — Here 31.8% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every home is a separate house, and 45.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

Tenure

Owned outright 45%
Owned with a mortgage 25%
Other tenure 16%
Rented 14%

$200 Rent — Here $200 WA $340 Aus $375

$1,250 Mortgage — Here $1,250 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

13.6% Renting — Here 13.6% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

45.5% Owned outright — Here 45.5% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. A high 33.8% of workers operate from home.