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North Pinjarra
1 km²
Rapid growth defines North Pinjarra, where the population has climbed 88% since 2011 to reach 989 people. This is a family-oriented area with a higher proportion of children and a typical resident aged 41. While it feels like a traditional residential pocket, it is marked by a significant number of one-parent families and a high rate of people with long-term health conditions. The community is predominantly Australian-born and lives mostly in large, separate houses.
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The population has grown significantly since 2011, with children under 15 now making up 20.2% of the community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 4.3% of the area, which is a little above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia (76.6%), and the proportion of people born overseas has fallen sharply since 2011 to 15.7%. This is far below the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for 92.0% of the community. Only 2.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A majority of residents (52.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 26 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than most similar areas, with only 5.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 33.6% of residents reached Year 10 as their highest school year.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $997 a week. This is far below the Western Australian typical household income of $1,815.
Health challenges are common here; 41.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also among the highest for its level at 16.6%.
Unpaid care is a notable feature, with 14.2% of people providing unpaid care, which is higher than most areas. Additionally, 5.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than in most similar areas.
One-parent families are very common at 27.2%, a rate far above the national figure. About 30.7% of households consist of a single person.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (91.1%), with 87.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $270, which is well below the national figure.
Most people drive to work (63.4%), and very few work from home (1.8%). Only 3.6% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The area has seen a decline in new arrivals, with 0.0% of people arriving from overseas in recent years. About 35.4% of the population moved house in the last five years.
The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%. Many residents work in mining, health care, or as machinery operators and drivers.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, and public transport, there is no access to groceries or health services on foot. This makes the area mostly car-dependent.