# Sinagra

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Greater Perth › Wanneroo › 6065, WA

Area: 2 km²

A remarkably young population defines Sinagra, where the typical resident is just 31. This suburb is a hub for growing families, with a very high number of children and large households. Many residents were born overseas, contributing to a diverse community with a strong working population. It is primarily a residential area of large, detached houses where most people earn above the national figure.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 26.6% of people being children under 15. Seniors are far less common here, making up only 7.0% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 3,100 | +73.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 31 yrs | +10.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.4% | +137.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 7.0% | +48.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 26.6% | +5.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.0% | -5.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 35.7%, Children (0–14) 26.6%, Older adults (45–64) 18.9%, Youth (15–24) 11.7%, Seniors (65+) 7.0%

**Marital status** — Married 48.6%, Never married 38.5%, Divorced 7.7%, Separated 3.4%, Widowed 1.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas, 37.5% of residents come from other countries, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 37.5% | -7.7% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 60.3%, England 9.5%, South Africa 4.3%, New Zealand 3.9%, India 2.2%, Philippines 1.2%, Vietnam 0.6%, China 0.5%, Italy 0.4%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 40.4%, Australian 28.7%, Irish 9.6%, Scottish 8.6%, Italian 6.5%, Indian 4.2%, Chinese 3.3%, German 3.1%, Filipino 1.8%, Dutch 1.6%, Vietnamese 1.1%, Greek 0.5%

## Language

Around 17.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is about the same as the Western Australian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 17.7% | +6.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.9% | -8.9% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 79.6%, Mandarin 1.3%, Vietnamese 0.9%, Punjabi 0.9%, Italian 0.7%, Arabic 0.6%, Hindi 0.6%, Tagalog 0.5%, Cantonese 0.2%

## Religion

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.1%. This is well above both the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 47.1% | +86.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 47.1%, Christianity 41.9%, Not stated 4.0%, Hinduism 2.8%, Islam 1.5%, Other religions 1.5%, Buddhism 1.1%

## Education & Qualifications

More residents have completed Year 12 compared to most areas, reaching 63.3%. While many hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 63.3% | +17.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 19.0% | +35.2% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 10 | — |
| Average school size | 593 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,023 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 63.3%, Year 10 18.5%, Year 11 11.0%, Year 9 or below 4.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 39.2%, Bachelor degree 20.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 18.1%, Postgraduate degree 5.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.7%, Certificate I / II 3.6%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 18.9%, Management & commerce 18.9%, Society & culture 12.1%, Health 10.5%, Education 8.2%, Architecture & building 7.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 7.1%, Creative arts 3.3%, Information technology 3.1%, Natural & physical sciences 2.1%, Agriculture & environment 1.4%

## Income

Incomes are notably high, with the typical household earning $2,161 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,002 | +25.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,161 | +36.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,333 | +34.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 13.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 24.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 39.0%, $650–$1,499 21.6%, $3,000–$3,999 14.9%, $4,000 or more 9.3%, Under $650 6.4%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 36.3%, Under $650 32.7%, $1,500–$2,999 24.0%, $3,000 or more 3.6%

## Health & Disability

The area is generally healthy, as those with long-term health conditions are well below the national figure. Only 3.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 22.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.0% | +98.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 8.3%, Mental health 8.0%, Other condition 7.7%, Arthritis 5.4%, Diabetes 2.9%, Heart disease 2.5%, Cancer 1.9%, Lung condition 1.2%, Stroke 0.4%, Dementia 0.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 71.5%, One condition 17.1%, Two conditions 4.5%, Three or more 1.4%

## Community Participation

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 39.6% of people caring for children, far above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 11.0% | +10.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 9.0% | +23.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 39.6% | +4.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.2% | -6.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations households earn far more than the state and national averages. The median age for this group is 17, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 74 | — |
| First Nations median age | 17 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 37.8% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 14.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $675 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,562 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.4% of households.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.9 | +3.6% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 14.0% | +22.8% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 17.2% | +25.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 65.4%, Couples without children 19.5%, One-parent families 14.0%, Other families 1.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 30.0%, 4 people 21.2%, 3 people 19.0%, 1 person 17.2%, 5 people 7.9%, 6 or more 4.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 98.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Very few residents own their homes outright, while typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,999 | -16.7% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -30.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 21.6% | -18.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 12.8% | -4.8% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 97.4% | -2.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 98.1% | -0.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 65.0%, Rented 21.6%, Owned outright 12.8%, Other tenure 0.4%, Not stated 0.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 97.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 2.7%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 62.8%, 3 bedrooms 30.6%, 5 or more 4.7%, 2 bedrooms 1.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 74.9%, $200–$349 18.1%, $550–$749 4.4%, Under $200 3.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 47.4%, $1,000–$1,799 30.1%, $3,000 or more 9.6%, Under $1,000 7.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people drive to work, and only 7.0% work from home, which is far below the national figure. Despite this, public transport stops are much more frequent here than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 1.0% | -59.2% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 7.0% | +403.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.2% | -43.5% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.16 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,201.3 | — |
| Public transport routes | 2 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 24 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 14,678 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 14,678 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 84 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 68.2%, Worked at home 7.0%, Car (passenger) 3.8%, Train 1.2%, Bus 1.0%, Walked 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 46.6%, 1 vehicle 29.3%, 3 vehicles 15.7%, 4 or more 7.1%, No vehicle 1.0%

## Migration & Movement

The community is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is a little above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 42.2% | -38.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 6.2% | -81.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Working or looking for work is very common here, with 76.3% of adults active in the labour force, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | -14.2% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 76.3% | +3.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.2% | -7.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.6%, Construction 12.3%, Retail trade 9.4%, Education & training 7.2%, Public administration & safety 7.1%, Mining 6.5%, Other services 5.8%, Professional & technical 5.6%, Accommodation & food 4.8%, Manufacturing 4.5%, Transport & warehousing 3.9%, Wholesale trade 3.4%, Administrative & support 2.5%, Finance & insurance 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.0%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 19.0%, Professionals 17.0%, Clerical & administrative 13.6%, Community & personal service 13.0%, Labourers 9.9%, Managers 9.7%, Sales workers 8.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.7%

## Walkability

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. Access to groceries and health services by foot is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 13.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 38.6% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 95.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 37.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 95.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 10.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 7.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 183 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.7% | — |

## Schools serving Sinagra

10 schools, 5,930 students, average ICSEA 1,023.

By sector: Government 7, Catholic 3

By type: Primary 8, Secondary 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| St Anthony's School | Catholic | Primary | 0.8 km | 378 |
| Wanneroo Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 414 |
| Wanneroo Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 1.9 km | 1,367 |
| East Wanneroo Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 346 |
| Spring Hill Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 722 |
| Hocking Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.2 km | 527 |
| Tapping Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.2 km | 497 |
| Edgewater Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.3 km | 414 |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 3.4 km | 218 |
| Mater Dei College | Catholic | Secondary | 3.6 km | 1,047 |

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