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Warrenup

8 km²

A high proportion of families with children sets Warrenup apart from the state and national figures. This community of 800 people is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 43. It is a well-off area where many households earn $3,000 or more a week. The character of the place is defined by large, detached homes and a strong spirit of volunteering, with over a quarter of residents giving their time to others.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The area has a higher number of children under 15 and seniors over 65 than most similar places. While the typical age is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38, the population remains balanced across different age groups.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. About 13.9% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 93.6% speaking it only. This is far below the national figure for using another language at home, which is 22.3%.

Nearly half of the residents (49.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.5%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 46.3% of people completing Year 12. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 16.8% of adults, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Warrenup is a high-earning community where typical household weekly income is $2,240, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 27.2% of households earn $3,000 or more each week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of mental health conditions and a lower need for help with daily activities compared to most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.7% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care and housework.

The First Nations community is smaller than in many similar areas, but their typical personal income of $899 is far above the state average of $481.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 68% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 98.1% of which are detached. Most homes are large, with 95.4% having three or more bedrooms, and 41.8% are owned outright.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Not a single home is without a motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.2% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is quite low at 2.1%. Many residents work in health care, construction, or retail.

Warrenup is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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