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Woogenellup

326 km²

A much wealthier and highly qualified community than most similar areas, Woogenellup is a small settlement of 116 people. It is a place where residents are significantly more likely to be in a de facto relationship and far more likely to have no religious affiliation than the national average. The area is dominated by professional families and managers, creating a high-income pocket in the region with a strong leaning toward volunteer work.

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Demographics & Identity

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The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. This younger profile is reflected in the high proportion of young adults (41.4%) and a senior population that is far below the national figure.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 41.4%

Older adults (45–64) 29.3%

Children (0–14) 15.5%

Youth (15–24) 12.1%

Seniors (65+) 6.9%

116 Population —

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

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

6.9% Aged 65+ — Here 6.9% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

15.5% Under 15 — Here 15.5% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most residents were born in Australia (85.3%), which is far below the state and national figures. English and Scottish ancestry are the most common overseas roots here.

9.5% Born overseas — Here 9.5% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

Languages

English only 93.1%

3.4% Other language — Here 3.4% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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A striking 74.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

Religion

No religion 77%
Christianity 19%
Not stated 4%

74.1% No religion — Here 74.1% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Residents are much more qualified than those in similar areas, with 64.9% completing Year 12 and 26.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

26.5% Bachelor+ — Here 26.5% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

64.9% Year 12 — Here 64.9% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Income levels are very high, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,078 being well above the national figure. A quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.

$2,083 Household income — Here $2,083 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$1,078 Personal income — Here $1,078 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,812 Family income — Here $2,812 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

25.5% High earners Here 25.5% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

22.2% High-income homes Here 22.2% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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The community is generally healthy, with rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both sitting below the national figures.

24.1% Health condition Here 24.1% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

6.9% Mental health Here 6.9% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

3.4% Needs assistance — Here 3.4% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteering is exceptionally common, with 42.9% of people participating—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid childcare is also much higher than in most similar areas.

42.9% Volunteering — Here 42.9% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

13.3% Unpaid carers — Here 13.3% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

34.7% Unpaid child care — Here 34.7% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

0.0% Defence service Here 0.0% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

24.5% Housework 15h+ — Here 24.5% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

0 First Nations people

Family & Households

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Families with children make up 63.9% of households, which helps explain why the average home contains 2.7 people, slightly more than the national figure.

Family types

Couples with children 68%
Couples without children 32%

2.7 Household size —

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

17.8% Living alone — Here 17.8% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every home in the area is a separate house. While 35.6% are owned outright, typical weekly rents are far below the national average at just $150.

Tenure

Owned outright 33%
Other tenure 22%
Rented 20%
Owned with a mortgage 14%
Not stated 10%

$150 Rent — Here $150 WA $340 Aus $375

$266 Mortgage — Here $266 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

22.2% Renting — Here 22.2% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

35.6% Owned outright — Here 35.6% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops, though 30.3% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

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

30.3% Work from home — Here 30.3% 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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About 29.8% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national figure.

29.8% Recent movers — Here 29.8% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Despite this, 77.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 53.9%

Professional & technical 7.9%

Education & training 7.9%

Mining 5.3%

Construction 5.3%