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Katanning
137 km²
Typical weekly incomes in Katanning are well below the national figure, reflecting a community with lower overall wealth. The town is a diverse regional centre where 9.4% of residents are First Nations people, which is much higher than most similar areas. While it has a larger population than most comparable towns, it is marked by a high proportion of renters and a workforce heavily concentrated in labouring and manufacturing. This creates a distinct profile of a working-class hub with significant cultural variety.
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The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. It is a diverse community where 9.4% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, well above the state figure of 3.3%.
About 23% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 21.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, and the town has one of the highest rates of people who speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas. Around 41.2% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 34.5%, which is well below the national figure.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 35% of people completing Year 12 and 8.2% holding a bachelor degree. This is far below both state and national figures.
Incomes are well below the national average, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,308. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.6% of people, which is about the same as the national average. However, 5.5% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most similar areas.
Volunteering is relatively common at 17.9%, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, the proportion of people providing unpaid childcare or housework is lower than in most areas.
The First Nations community is among the largest for this level, with 341 people. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 17.5% and typical household incomes well below the state average.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 16.6%. There is also a higher than usual number of people living alone, accounting for 30.7% of households.
Renting is much more common than in most similar areas, with 32.2% of households renting. This is reflected in the typical weekly rent of $200, which is far below the national figure.
Car use is dominant, but 8.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most similar areas. Public transport use is also higher than usual, though stops are far apart.
The town has seen a significant influx of people from abroad, with recent overseas arrivals at 18.7%, which is well above the national figure.
Manufacturing is the largest employer, and labouring is the most common job. While full-time employment is higher than most areas, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the state average.
The town is somewhat walkable, with most residents living within a short walk of a school or health service. However, fewer people are within a 15-minute walk of groceries compared to the state average.