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Kojonup
7 km²
A much older population than the state average defines Kojonup (L), where the typical resident is 47. The community has grown by 27% since 2011, though it is now marked by a significant rise in seniors and people living alone. This shift is mirrored in the housing market, which has seen a sharp increase in renters. It is a place with a strong volunteer spirit and a growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence.
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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 26.2% of the population, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has grown to 10.0%.
About 18.8% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, though Filipino heritage is also present at 4.9%.
While 83.3% of people speak only English, those using another language at home rose to 8.4% since 2011. This is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Almost half the community identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 40.4% of the population, a figure that rose slightly since 2011.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most common in agriculture and environment, which accounts for 14.1% of degrees.
Typical weekly household income is $1,185, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though personal incomes have risen since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 37.2% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 15.5%.
Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 21.6% of people helping out. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
People living alone make up 39.8% of households, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011. Consequently, the typical home is smaller, with only 2.2 people per dwelling.
Renters make up 39.0% of the area, which is far above the state average. However, costs remain very low, with typical weekly rent at just $200.
Most people drive to work, but 9.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average. Working from home is rare, at only 4.1%.
Recent arrivals from overseas have increased significantly, with 21.2% of the population arriving in the last five years, far above the national figure of 14.5%.
The unemployment rate is very low at 2.2%, well below the state average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 22.5% of jobs.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 75.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 82.1% near a school. However, only 39.0% of homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.