# Moorine Rock

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Rest of WA › Yilgarn › 6425, WA

Area: 698 km²

Surrounded by the vast landscapes of the Yilgarn region, Moorine Rock is a small rural settlement with just 61 residents. It is a family-oriented community where children make up over 21% of the population, a figure well above the national average. The area is marked by a strong spirit of service and stability, with nearly half of the residents volunteering and very few people moving in or out. It is a place where agricultural work and home-based business are central to daily life.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figure, with a typical age of 42. While children under 15 are much more common here than in most similar areas, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 11.5% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 61 | -62.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 42 yrs | -6.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.5% | +5.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 21.3% | -9.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.3% | +17.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 32.8%, Children (0–14) 21.3%, Older adults (45–64) 18.0%, Seniors (65+) 11.5%, Youth (15–24) 4.9%

**Marital status** — Married 67.3%, Never married 22.4%, Divorced 12.2%, Separated 8.2%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 13.1% | -6.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 77.0%, New Zealand 9.8%, England 6.6%

**Ancestry** — English 45.9%, Australian 44.3%, Scottish 29.5%, Italian 16.4%, Irish 6.6%

## Language

English is the only language used at home in this community, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 88.5%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 57.4% of residents identifying as Christian and 27.9% reporting no religion.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 27.9% | +70.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 57.4%, No religion 27.9%

## Education & Qualifications

The area has a high rate of Year 12 completion, at 59.6%. This helps explain why the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is higher than in most similar areas, though it remains below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 59.6% | +28.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 18.4% | +83.7% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| Average school size | 25 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 944 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 59.6%, Year 10 17.0%, Year 11 6.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 40.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 22.7%, Certificate III / IV 13.6%

**Field of qualification** — Creative arts 27.3%, Engineering & related 13.6%, Health 13.6%, Education 13.6%

## Income

Typical personal weekly income is $1,071, which is well above the national figure. However, family incomes are lower than the national average, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,071 | +80.0% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,458 | +84.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,625 | +38.8% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 28.0%, $1,500–$2,999 16.0%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 38.8%, Under $650 36.7%, $1,500–$2,999 28.6%

## Health & Disability

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 9.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.2%, which is about the same as the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 26.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 9.8% | +80.3% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 11.5%, Asthma 6.6%, Cancer 6.6%, Mental health 6.6%, Arthritis 4.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 68.9%, One condition 13.1%, Two conditions 11.5%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 46.9% of residents giving their time, far above the national figure. This strong engagement is seen alongside a high rate of unpaid childcare, at 28.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 46.9% | +38.7% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 28.6% | +20.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 22.4% | -27.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

Most homes are occupied by couples, and there are no one-parent families in the community. Households are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | +4.5% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 24.0% | -14.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 55.8%, Couples with children 39.5%, Other families 7.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 48.0%, 1 person 24.0%, 4 people 16.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very high, with 64% of houses owned outright. Dwellings are typically large, as 92% have three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $150.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $150 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,084 | +134.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.60 | -40.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 12.0% | -54.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 64.0% | +18.9% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 84.0% | -11.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 92.0% | +8.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 64.0%, Owned with a mortgage 24.0%, Rented 12.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 84.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 48.0%, 4 bedrooms 44.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 50.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is highly car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 32.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 32.3% | +15.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 32.79 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 295.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 32.3%, Worked at home 32.3%, Walked 22.6%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 40.0%, 4 or more 16.0%, 3 vehicles 12.0%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 9.4% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 9.4% | -64.2% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is very high at 80.6%, and there is no unemployment. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with many working as managers.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 63.3% | -20.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 80.6% | +10.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 51.6%, Education & training 16.1%, Transport & warehousing 12.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 61.3%, Technicians & trades 12.9%, Clerical & administrative 12.9%

## Walkability

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk, though 40.6% of homes are within walking distance of a school.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 40.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 65.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.9% | — |

## Schools serving Moorine Rock

1 school, 25 students, average ICSEA 944.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Moorine Rock Primary School | Government | Primary | 5.7 km | 25 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50991/moorine-rock