Council (LGA) · Area profile

Katanning

1,518 km²

Katanning has fewer university graduates than most areas and a slightly smaller population than usual.

It also has a somewhat younger age profile and somewhat more renters than the norm.

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📍 Katanning, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,057▼ -3.0%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +8.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.8%People aged 65 and over18.6%Children under 1519.3%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▲ +20.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Katanning, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 25%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)24.8%

Older adults (45–64)24.7%

Children (0–14)19.3%

Seniors (65+)18.6%

Youth (15–24)12.5%

Marital status

In Katanning, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (7%).

Married47%
Never married37%
Divorced7%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Katanning, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (4%).

Australia67.7%

New Zealand3.3%

England2.7%

South Africa1.0%

Philippines0.9%

China0.5%

Italy0.4%

India0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Katanning, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (36%) and Scottish (7%).

Australian34.1%

English32.4%

Scottish6.0%

Irish5.3%

German3.5%

Italian3.2%

Dutch1.7%

Filipino1.1%

Chinese1.1%

Indian0.5%

Language

People using another language at home19.4%

Language used at home

In Katanning, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only70.0%

Mandarin0.8%

Italian0.5%

Tagalog0.3%

Vietnamese0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion35.3%

Religious affiliation

In Katanning, the largest group is Christianity at 47%, followed by No religion (40%) and Islam (10%).

Christianity47%
No religion40%
Islam10%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.5%

Highest year of school

In Katanning, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1236.8%

Year 1023.0%

Year 9 or below16.4%

Year 1110.8%

Highest qualification level

In Katanning, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 51%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Certificate III / IV34.0%

Bachelor degree13.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.2%

Certificate I / II5.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.1%

Postgraduate degree2.0%

Field of qualification

In Katanning, the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (14%) and Health (13%).

Engineering & related14.6%

Management & commerce9.6%

Health9.4%

Education9.3%

Agriculture & environment8.5%

Society & culture7.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.0%

Architecture & building3.4%

Creative arts1.5%

Natural & physical sciences0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$712▲ +35.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,343▲ +41.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,646▲ +43.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.9%

Household income distribution

In Katanning, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49931.5%

$1,500–$2,99929.8%

Under $65017.7%

$3,000–$3,9996.0%

$4,000 or more4.9%

Personal income distribution

In Katanning, the largest group is Under $650 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65040.5%

$650–$1,49934.4%

$1,500–$2,99912.0%

$3,000 or more2.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.6%People with a mental health condition7.9%People needing help with daily activities5.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Katanning, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (7%).

None60.4%

One condition17.6%

Two conditions6.6%

Three or more3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Katanning, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis10.4%

Mental health7.9%

Asthma7.4%

Other condition6.4%

Diabetes6.0%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer2.6%

Lung condition1.6%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.5%People providing unpaid care11.5%People caring for children unpaid21.9%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families15.5%People living alone29.0%▲ +5.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Katanning, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children32%
One-parent families15%
Other families2%

Household size

In Katanning, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people35.3%

1 person29.0%

3 people14.4%

4 people11.7%

6 or more5.7%

5 people4.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +42.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,055▼ -13.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting30.0%Homes owned outright33.0%Separate (detached) houses90.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.0%▲ +1.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Katanning, the largest group is Owned outright at 34%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (31%).

Owned outright34%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Rented31%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Katanning, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house91%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Flat or apartment0%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Katanning, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms46.0%

4 bedrooms26.4%

2 bedrooms16.3%

5 or more5.6%

1 bedroom2.7%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Katanning, the largest group is $200–$349 at 50%, followed by Under $200 (45%) and $350–$549 (5%).

$200–$34947.1%

Under $20042.3%

$350–$5494.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Katanning, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 48%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and $1,800–$2,999 (12%).

Under $1,00045.6%

$1,000–$1,79933.0%

$1,800–$2,99911.7%

$3,000 or more4.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.4%▼ -14.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Katanning, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 35%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles34.9%

1 vehicle33.1%

3 vehicles14.4%

4 or more10.3%

No vehicle7.4%

How people get to work

In Katanning, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Car (passenger) (9%) and Worked at home (6%).

Car (driver)67.3%

Car (passenger)7.9%

Worked at home5.5%

Walked4.8%

Bus3.6%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.1%Recent arrivals from overseas18.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.2%Labour-force participation58.5%Employed full-time61.6%

Industries people work in

In Katanning, the largest group is Manufacturing at 16%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (15%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Manufacturing15.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing14.4%

Health care & social assistance10.9%

Retail trade9.3%

Education & training8.9%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Accommodation & food5.1%

Other services4.7%

Wholesale trade4.7%

Construction4.4%

Occupations people work in

In Katanning, the largest group is Labourers at 25%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Managers (14%).

Labourers24.6%

Technicians & trades15.0%

Managers13.3%

Professionals11.4%

Community & personal service10.0%

Clerical & administrative9.9%

Sales workers7.8%

Machinery operators & drivers6.1%

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