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Pinjarra
14 km²
Set in the hills of the Murray region, Pinjarra is a growing rural town that has seen its population jump by 184% since 2011. It is a notably older community, where the typical resident is 44 and nearly a quarter of the population are seniors. This slower pace of life is paired with a high number of large family homes, making it a stable residential hub for the surrounding area.
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The population is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 24.8% of people aged 65 and over. About 18.6% of residents are children under 15, a figure that has fallen slightly since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 17.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 85.8% of the community. While 4.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average.
A little over 45% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has risen sharply by 20 percentage points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 23.8%.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,194, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.8% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the state average, and 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.
Community involvement is varied, with 17.3% of people volunteering and a slightly higher-than-average 4.4% who have served in the Defence Force.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.5 people per household. One-parent families make up 17.5% of the community, which is well above the national average.
Detached houses are very common, making up 84.9% of all homes. While 33.2% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the national figure.
The town is heavily reliant on cars, with 62.7% of workers driving to get to work. Very few people, just 4.6%, work from home.
The community is relatively stable, as 32.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is a little above the state and national figures. Many locals work as technicians, tradespeople, or in manufacturing and health care.
The town is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a short walk of public transport, parks, and groceries. However, about 40% of homes are more than 15 minutes away from a school.