Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Derby - West Kimberley

110,799 km²

Derby - West Kimberley stands out for one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country, with fewer university graduates than most areas.

It also has a youthful population and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 Derby - West Kimberley, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population7,045—since 2011 Median age32 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population60.2%People aged 65 and over8.2%Children under 1522.8%People in a de facto relationship19.4%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)31.6%

Older adults (45–64)23.0%

Children (0–14)22.8%

Youth (15–24)14.5%

Seniors (65+)8.2%

Marital status

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Never married at 55%, followed by Married (32%) and Divorced (5%).

Never married55%
Married32%
Divorced5%
Separated5%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by New Zealand (2%) and England (1%).

Australia77.3%

New Zealand1.8%

England1.0%

Philippines0.6%

India0.5%

South Africa0.2%

China0.1%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by English (32%) and Irish (11%).

Australian13.0%

English11.6%

Irish3.8%

Scottish3.5%

Italian1.0%

German0.9%

Filipino0.7%

Chinese0.5%

Indian0.5%

Dutch0.5%

Language

People using another language at home33.7%

Language used at home

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only44.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Mandarin0.2%

Italian0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion27.9%

Religious affiliation

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (42%) and Other religions (2%).

Christianity55%
No religion42%
Other religions2%
Islam1%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1229.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.5%

Highest year of school

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Year 12 at 36%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (18%).

Year 1229.6%

Year 1024.5%

Year 9 or below14.4%

Year 1113.5%

Highest qualification level

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 44%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV24.2%

Bachelor degree13.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma7.6%

Certificate I / II4.1%

Postgraduate degree3.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.6%

Field of qualification

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Engineering & related at 18%, followed by Education (15%) and Management & commerce (15%).

Engineering & related10.4%

Education8.8%

Management & commerce8.8%

Health8.1%

Society & culture7.5%

Architecture & building4.0%

Agriculture & environment3.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.2%

Natural & physical sciences1.2%

Creative arts1.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$461—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,327—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,036—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.2%

Household income distribution

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49928.5%

$1,500–$2,99926.6%

Under $65020.3%

$3,000–$3,9997.1%

$4,000 or more5.1%

Personal income distribution

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Under $650 at 59%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65045.4%

$650–$1,49917.1%

$1,500–$2,99913.1%

$3,000 or more1.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition15.5%People with a mental health condition3.0%People needing help with daily activities3.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is None at 80%, followed by One condition (14%) and Two conditions (4%).

None62.6%

One condition11.0%

Two conditions3.1%

Three or more1.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Diabetes at 23%, followed by Other condition (16%) and Asthma (15%).

Diabetes5.6%

Other condition4.1%

Asthma3.8%

Arthritis3.1%

Mental health3.0%

Heart disease2.5%

Cancer1.1%

Lung condition0.7%

Dementia0.5%

Stroke0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.1%People providing unpaid care8.6%People caring for children unpaid28.2%People who served in the Defence Force2.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework11.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8—since 2011 One-parent families26.5%People living alone30.2%—since 2011

Family composition

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by One-parent families (26%) and Couples without children (20%).

Couples with children50%
One-parent families26%
Couples without children20%
Other families4%

Household size

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is 1 person at 30%, followed by 2 people (27%) and 3 people (12%).

1 person30.2%

2 people27.2%

3 people12.0%

6 or more11.4%

4 people11.0%

5 people8.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$100—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,629—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00—since 2011 Households renting72.3%Homes owned outright9.5%Separate (detached) houses86.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms69.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Rented at 75%, followed by Owned outright (10%) and Owned with a mortgage (8%).

Rented75%
Owned outright10%
Owned with a mortgage8%
Other tenure8%

Types of homes

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Other dwelling (4%).

Separate house88%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling4%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

3 bedrooms43.9%

4 bedrooms21.5%

2 bedrooms20.9%

1 bedroom6.6%

5 or more3.6%

Studio / none0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Under $200 at 78%, followed by $200–$349 (17%) and $350–$549 (5%).

Under $20072.4%

$200–$34915.4%

$350–$5494.9%

$550–$7490.5%

$750 or more0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and Under $1,000 (21%).

$1,000–$1,79935.1%

$1,800–$2,99924.6%

Under $1,00018.7%

$3,000 or more9.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle31.7%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 36%, followed by No vehicle (32%) and 2 vehicles (21%).

1 vehicle35.6%

No vehicle31.7%

2 vehicles20.5%

3 vehicles7.6%

4 or more4.7%

How people get to work

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 57%, followed by Walked (26%) and Car (passenger) (9%).

Car (driver)49.0%

Walked22.3%

Car (passenger)7.6%

Worked at home4.4%

Bus2.3%

Bicycle1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.3%Recent arrivals from overseas23.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.8%Labour-force participation39.0%Employed full-time69.5%

Industries people work in

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Education & training at 22%, followed by Health care & social assistance (20%) and Public administration & safety (13%).

Education & training20.8%

Health care & social assistance19.0%

Public administration & safety12.5%

Retail trade6.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.4%

Construction5.4%

Accommodation & food4.7%

Other services4.3%

Transport & warehousing3.8%

Arts & recreation3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Derby - West Kimberley, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Community & personal service (23%) and Managers (12%).

Professionals23.2%

Community & personal service21.8%

Managers11.8%

Clerical & administrative10.8%

Labourers10.4%

Technicians & trades10.0%

Machinery operators & drivers4.8%

Sales workers4.2%

Areas within Derby - West Kimberley

Nearby areas

Roebuck Broome Halls Creek Kununurra East Pilbara Victoria River Thamarrurr Tanami

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