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Mokup

282 km²

Far older than the national average, Mokup is a small rural community where the typical resident is 58. It is a quiet, stable area with a population of 62 people and very few children. Most residents are retirees or older adults who own their homes outright and work in agriculture. This creates a distinct character of long-term residency and high home ownership compared to the rest of Western Australia.

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Demographics & Identity

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The community is far older than the state and national average, with 35.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 46.8%

Seniors (65+) 35.5%

Young adults (25–44) 16.1%

Children (0–14) 12.9%

Youth (15–24) 8.1%

62 Population —

58 yrs Median age — Here 58 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

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

35.5% Aged 65+ — Here 35.5% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

12.9% Under 15 — Here 12.9% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas. This is far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%.

Birthplace

Australia 77.4%

0.0% Born overseas — Here 0.0% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Languages

English only 82.3%

0.0% Other language — Here 0.0% 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 54.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 25.8% have no religion, a figure that is far below the state average of 42.9%.

Religion

Christianity 55%
No religion 26%
Not stated 19%

25.8% No religion — Here 25.8% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

School completion

Year 12 39.3%

Year 10 19.6%

Year 9 or below 16.1%

Year 11 5.4%

Schools nearby

10.7% Bachelor+ — Here 10.7% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

39.3% Year 12 — Here 39.3% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,124 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.

Income bands

$1,500–$2,999 24.0%

$650–$1,499 16.0%

$1,124 Household income — Here $1,124 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$593 Personal income — Here $593 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,458 Family income — Here $1,458 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

0.0% High earners Here 0.0% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

0.0% High-income homes Here 0.0% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Health needs are higher here, as 32.3% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

32.3% Health condition Here 32.3% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

0.0% Mental health Here 0.0% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

8.1% Needs assistance — Here 8.1% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteering is high at 23.2%, and 11.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, both of which are well above state and national figures.

23.2% Volunteering — Here 23.2% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

16.1% Unpaid carers — Here 16.1% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

17.9% Unpaid child care — Here 17.9% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

11.5% Defence service Here 11.5% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

19.6% Housework 15h+ — Here 19.6% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

0 First Nations people

Family & Households

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Homes are typically small, with 1.8 people per home, and 40.0% of people live alone, which is far above the national average of 25.6%.

Family types

Couples without children 76%
Couples with children 15%
Other families 9%

1.8 Household size —

0.0% One-parent — Here 0.0% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

40.0% Living alone — Here 40.0% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 76.0% owned outright, a figure far above the state average of 29.2%.

Tenure

Owned outright 86%
Not stated 14%

0.60 People / bedroom — Here 0.60 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

0.0% Renting — Here 0.0% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

76.0% Owned outright — Here 76.0% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

100.0% Separate houses — Here 100.0% WA 79.7% Aus 72.3%

68.0% 3+ bedrooms — Here 68.0% WA 82.2% Aus 73.8%

Transport & Vehicles

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The community is highly car-dependent, though 54.5% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

Travel to work

Worked at home 54.5%

Car (driver) 50.0%

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

54.5% Work from home — Here 54.5% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The population is very stable, with only 14.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

14.5% Recent movers — Here 14.5% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. However, only 42.9% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state average.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 77.3%

Retail trade 13.6%