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Wickepin
1 km²
An aging population defines Wickepin (L), where the typical resident is 47, making it far older than the state and national average. The community has grown by 49% since 2011, though it remains small with just 266 people. It is a predominantly English-speaking area with deep roots in the region, characterized by a high number of retirees and a strong culture of volunteering. The town feels quiet and spacious, with most people living in large, detached homes.
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The area has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 47 compared to just 27 in 2011. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian or British in heritage, and only 3.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.
English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is a sharp drop from 2011, when over half the population used a different language at home.
A little over 44% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 31.4% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly family incomes are far below the state average at $1,359. However, this has risen by $659 since 2011, and 11.2% of households now earn $3,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are reported by 7.1% of the population, and 27.4% have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average.
Volunteering is very common here, with 28.8% of people helping out, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 15.1% provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas.
Living arrangements are unusual, as 38.2% of people live alone and one-parent families make up 21.2% of households, both of which are much higher than in most areas.
Homes are mostly separate houses, with 47.2% owned outright—far above the national figure. Rents are also very low, with a typical weekly rent of just $139.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have two vehicles, and only 6.7% of households have no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with only 24.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the top industry at 22.5%, though the unemployment rate of 8.9% is well above the state average.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks, though no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.