Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

North West

4,766 km²

North West is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and a smaller-than-average population.

Beyond that, it has mostly owner-occupied homes and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 North West, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,188▲ +3.7%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +7.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population14.1%People aged 65 and over17.3%Children under 1519.7%People in a de facto relationship16.2%▲ +16.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In North West, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)28.8%

Young adults (25–44)23.9%

Children (0–14)19.7%

Seniors (65+)17.3%

Youth (15–24)10.4%

Marital status

In North West, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (10%).

Married49%
Never married34%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In North West, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (3%).

Australia78.6%

New Zealand3.1%

England2.7%

Philippines0.4%

South Africa0.3%

India0.2%

China0.1%

Ancestry

In North West, the largest group is Australian at 40%, followed by English (36%) and Irish (9%).

Australian43.4%

English39.3%

Irish10.1%

Scottish8.6%

German2.8%

Dutch2.5%

Filipino0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Italian0.4%

Indian0.2%

Language

People using another language at home4.2%

Language used at home

In North West, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only87.3%

Mandarin0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion47.7%

Religious affiliation

In North West, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (43%) and Islam (2%).

No religion54%
Christianity43%
Islam2%
Other religions0%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.9%

Highest year of school

In North West, the largest group is Year 10 at 39%, followed by Year 12 (36%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1035.1%

Year 1232.3%

Year 9 or below12.0%

Year 119.5%

Highest qualification level

In North West, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV38.9%

Bachelor degree15.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.2%

Certificate I / II4.0%

Postgraduate degree3.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.2%

Field of qualification

In North West, the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Agriculture & environment (12%).

Engineering & related14.7%

Management & commerce12.7%

Agriculture & environment9.5%

Society & culture9.5%

Education7.8%

Health7.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.4%

Architecture & building4.3%

Natural & physical sciences1.6%

Creative arts1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$690▲ +35.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,356▲ +37.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,676▲ +44.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.4%

Household income distribution

In North West, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (34%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49932.0%

$1,500–$2,99931.3%

Under $65019.1%

$3,000–$3,9996.0%

$4,000 or more4.3%

Personal income distribution

In North West, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65043.1%

$650–$1,49932.3%

$1,500–$2,99913.2%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.0%People with a mental health condition7.0%People needing help with daily activities4.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In North West, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (7%).

None61.5%

One condition18.4%

Two conditions6.3%

Three or more3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In North West, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis10.4%

Asthma8.7%

Mental health7.0%

Other condition6.3%

Diabetes5.0%

Heart disease4.0%

Cancer3.3%

Lung condition2.0%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.4%People providing unpaid care11.7%People caring for children unpaid27.6%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011 One-parent families11.3%People living alone25.9%▲ +15.5%since 2011

Family composition

In North West, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children55%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In North West, the largest group is 2 people at 39%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people39.3%

1 person25.9%

3 people12.6%

4 people11.3%

5 people6.8%

6 or more3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +100.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,147▲ +0.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting16.6%Homes owned outright39.3%Separate (detached) houses97.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.8%▼ -3.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In North West, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (17%).

Owned outright40%
Owned with a mortgage34%
Rented17%
Other tenure9%

Types of homes

In North West, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Other dwelling (1%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

Separate house98%
Other dwelling1%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In North West, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 55%, followed by 4 bedrooms (21%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms53.5%

4 bedrooms20.4%

2 bedrooms15.0%

5 or more4.9%

1 bedroom3.1%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In North West, the largest group is $200–$349 at 55%, followed by Under $200 (40%) and $350–$549 (4%).

$200–$34950.8%

Under $20036.8%

$350–$5494.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In North West, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (13%).

$1,000–$1,79939.7%

Under $1,00037.1%

$1,800–$2,99912.6%

$3,000 or more5.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.6%▼ -36.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In North West, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

2 vehicles41.4%

1 vehicle27.9%

3 vehicles17.6%

4 or more11.2%

No vehicle1.6%

How people get to work

In North West, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)62.2%

Worked at home11.4%

Walked5.2%

Car (passenger)3.7%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.9%Recent arrivals from overseas14.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.8%Labour-force participation59.8%Employed full-time59.0%

Industries people work in

In North West, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 34%, followed by Manufacturing (12%) and Accommodation & food (7%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing32.6%

Manufacturing12.0%

Accommodation & food6.8%

Education & training6.7%

Health care & social assistance6.5%

Retail trade6.1%

Construction5.8%

Transport & warehousing3.1%

Wholesale trade3.0%

Other services2.7%

Occupations people work in

In North West, the largest group is Managers at 26%, followed by Labourers (21%) and Technicians & trades (11%).

Managers26.0%

Labourers21.0%

Technicians & trades10.5%

Professionals10.0%

Community & personal service9.1%

Machinery operators & drivers8.5%

Clerical & administrative7.2%

Sales workers5.9%

Areas within North West

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Nearby areas

Smithton Waratah Wynyard Somerset Parklands - Camdale Romaine - Havenview Acton - Upper Burnie Burnie - Wivenhoe

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