Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Gascoyne

135,065 km²

Gascoyne stands out for very few residents, with far more renters than most areas and a slightly less degree-qualified population.

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📍 Gascoyne, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population9,537—since 2011 Median age39 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population11.9%People aged 65 and over15.2%Children under 1518.3%People in a de facto relationship18.7%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)28.4%

Older adults (45–64)27.9%

Children (0–14)18.3%

Seniors (65+)15.2%

Youth (15–24)10.3%

Marital status

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Never married at 43%, followed by Married (40%) and Divorced (9%).

Never married43%
Married40%
Divorced9%
Widowed4%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia66.7%

England3.8%

New Zealand2.0%

Vietnam1.3%

Philippines0.9%

South Africa0.5%

Italy0.5%

India0.3%

China0.2%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (33%) and Scottish (8%).

Australian35.0%

English31.4%

Scottish7.4%

Irish7.1%

Italian4.0%

German3.1%

Dutch1.6%

Vietnamese1.5%

Chinese1.2%

Filipino1.1%

Language

People using another language at home10.3%

Language used at home

In Gascoyne, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Vietnamese (2%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only75.0%

Vietnamese1.9%

Mandarin0.5%

Italian0.5%

Tagalog0.4%

Hindi0.2%

Greek0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Punjabi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion45.8%

Religious affiliation

In Gascoyne, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion55%
Christianity42%
Buddhism2%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.8%

Highest year of school

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1240.7%

Year 1023.2%

Year 1110.4%

Year 9 or below9.5%

Highest qualification level

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV32.0%

Bachelor degree16.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.8%

Postgraduate degree3.5%

Certificate I / II3.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.1%

Field of qualification

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Engineering & related at 24%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Education (11%).

Engineering & related16.5%

Management & commerce11.2%

Education7.4%

Society & culture6.8%

Health6.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.0%

Architecture & building5.9%

Natural & physical sciences3.5%

Agriculture & environment3.3%

Creative arts2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$852—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,552—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,998—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.4%

Household income distribution

In Gascoyne, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99927.4%

$650–$1,49924.7%

Under $65017.3%

$3,000–$3,9998.8%

$4,000 or more7.6%

Personal income distribution

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65032.3%

$650–$1,49931.8%

$1,500–$2,99916.4%

$3,000 or more3.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.0%People with a mental health condition5.3%People needing help with daily activities3.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Gascoyne, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (5%).

None61.5%

One condition14.7%

Two conditions4.1%

Three or more2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Asthma (16%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis6.4%

Asthma5.6%

Other condition5.3%

Mental health5.3%

Diabetes4.4%

Heart disease3.4%

Cancer2.3%

Lung condition1.6%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.8%People providing unpaid care8.1%People caring for children unpaid22.3%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011 One-parent families14.0%People living alone31.1%—since 2011

Family composition

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Couples with children at 51%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children51%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In Gascoyne, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 4 people (13%).

2 people35.0%

1 person31.1%

4 people13.3%

3 people12.3%

5 people5.2%

6 or more3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$240—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011 Households renting40.7%Homes owned outright28.3%Separate (detached) houses75.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms70.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

Rented42%
Owned outright29%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Separate house at 77%, followed by Other dwelling (11%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (8%).

Separate house77%
Other dwelling11%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Flat or apartment3%

Bedrooms per home

In Gascoyne, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (21%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms45.0%

4 bedrooms20.8%

2 bedrooms14.3%

1 bedroom10.5%

5 or more4.2%

Studio / none2.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Gascoyne, the largest group is $200–$349 at 38%, followed by Under $200 (37%) and $350–$549 (18%).

$200–$34935.4%

Under $20033.9%

$350–$54916.9%

$550–$7494.1%

$750 or more1.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Gascoyne, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 32%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (23%).

$1,000–$1,79929.9%

$1,800–$2,99929.4%

Under $1,00021.9%

$3,000 or more13.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.3%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Gascoyne, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 36%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle36.1%

2 vehicles35.8%

3 vehicles12.4%

4 or more9.5%

No vehicle6.3%

How people get to work

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Walked (15%) and Worked at home (10%).

Car (driver)52.5%

Walked12.5%

Worked at home8.5%

Car (passenger)5.5%

Bicycle3.3%

Bus2.0%

Train0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.6%Recent arrivals from overseas20.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation60.5%Employed full-time63.9%

Industries people work in

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 12%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (11%) and Retail trade (9%).

Accommodation & food11.3%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.9%

Retail trade9.0%

Public administration & safety8.6%

Health care & social assistance8.3%

Education & training7.3%

Construction7.3%

Transport & warehousing6.5%

Mining5.5%

Administrative & support4.9%

Occupations people work in

In Gascoyne, the largest group is Managers at 17%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Labourers (15%).

Managers16.7%

Technicians & trades14.8%

Labourers14.5%

Professionals13.2%

Community & personal service12.7%

Clerical & administrative11.4%

Sales workers7.7%

Machinery operators & drivers6.3%

Areas within Gascoyne

Carnarvon Exmouth

Nearby areas

West Pilbara Mid West Wheat Belt - North Wanneroo Swan Joondalup Stirling Bayswater - Bassendean

👥 Demographics & Identity