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Region (SA4) · Area profile

Western Australia - Outback (South)

1,372,045 km²

Western Australia - Outback (South) is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders, a modest population and somewhat more renters than the norm.

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📍 Western Australia - Outback (South), Region (SA4)

Demographics & Identity

Total population118,758—since 2011Median age39 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population9.6%People aged 65 and over15.7%Children under 1519.5%People in a de facto relationship16.1%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–44.4k4.4k

Age structure

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (27%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)27.1%
Young adults (25–44)26.6%
Children (0–14)19.5%
Seniors (65+)15.7%
Youth (15–24)11.1%

Marital status

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married44%
  • Never married39%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (4%).

Australia70.9%
New Zealand3.6%
England3.3%
Philippines1.3%
South Africa1.2%
India0.6%
Vietnam0.3%
China0.2%
Italy0.2%
Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by English (35%) and Scottish (8%).

Australian36.2%
English35.8%
Scottish8.4%
Irish8.3%
German3.5%
Italian3.3%
Filipino1.6%
Dutch1.5%
Indian0.9%
Chinese0.8%

Language

People using another language at home9.2%

Language used at home

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only78.0%
Tagalog0.5%
Mandarin0.4%
Vietnamese0.4%
Italian0.3%
Hindi0.2%
Punjabi0.1%
Arabic0.1%
Cantonese0.1%
Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion43.1%

Religious affiliation

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is No religion at 50%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion50%
  • Christianity46%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.7%

Highest year of school

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1240.0%
Year 1025.3%
Year 1111.6%
Year 9 or below8.9%

Highest qualification level

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 50%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV35.4%
Bachelor degree14.7%
Advanced diploma / diploma11.4%
Certificate I / II3.6%
Postgraduate degree3.1%
Graduate diploma / certificate2.3%

Field of qualification

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Engineering & related at 27%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Health (12%).

Engineering & related19.7%
Management & commerce11.5%
Health8.5%
Education8.0%
Society & culture7.2%
Food, hospitality & personal services5.2%
Architecture & building4.8%
Agriculture & environment3.3%
Natural & physical sciences2.1%
Creative arts1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$877—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,708—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,152—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week14.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.1%

Household income distribution

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99928.4%
$650–$1,49923.4%
Under $65016.4%
$3,000–$3,99910.2%
$4,000 or more9.9%

Personal income distribution

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65034.2%
$650–$1,49926.0%
$1,500–$2,99920.3%
$3,000 or more4.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.2%People with a mental health condition7.3%People needing help with daily activities4.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None59.4%
One condition17.1%
Two conditions5.2%
Three or more2.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Arthritis at 17%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis7.5%
Asthma7.4%
Mental health7.3%
Other condition6.1%
Diabetes5.1%
Heart disease3.7%
Cancer2.6%
Lung condition1.8%
Stroke0.8%
Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.9%People providing unpaid care9.1%People caring for children unpaid25.1%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011One-parent families15.2%People living alone29.1%—since 2011

Family composition

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (15%).

  • Couples with children54%
  • Couples without children30%
  • One-parent families15%
  • Other families1%

Household size

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people35.0%
1 person29.1%
3 people13.8%
4 people12.9%
5 people6.0%
6 or more3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$255—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting32.0%Homes owned outright29.8%Separate (detached) houses84.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 33%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned outright (31%).

  • Owned with a mortgage33%
  • Rented33%
  • Owned outright31%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Other dwelling (2%).

  • Separate house85%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached10%
  • Other dwelling2%
  • Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (34%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms41.6%
4 bedrooms32.9%
2 bedrooms12.6%
5 or more5.5%
1 bedroom4.6%
Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is $200–$349 at 48%, followed by Under $200 (28%) and $350–$549 (21%).

$200–$34945.1%
Under $20026.4%
$350–$54919.6%
$550–$7492.2%
$750 or more0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and Under $1,000 (22%).

$1,000–$1,79938.0%
$1,800–$2,99926.5%
Under $1,00020.9%
$3,000 or more8.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.4%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles37.9%
1 vehicle33.2%
3 vehicles14.5%
4 or more8.9%
No vehicle5.4%

How people get to work

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Car (passenger) (7%) and Worked at home (7%).

Car (driver)63.9%
Car (passenger)6.0%
Worked at home5.5%
Walked4.9%
Bus2.3%
Bicycle1.0%
Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.5%Recent arrivals from overseas13.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation60.0%Employed full-time64.6%

Industries people work in

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Mining at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (11%) and Education & training (9%).

Mining15.0%
Health care & social assistance10.6%
Education & training8.6%
Retail trade8.4%
Construction7.5%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.4%
Accommodation & food6.9%
Public administration & safety6.1%
Transport & warehousing5.9%
Other services4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Western Australia - Outback (South), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Machinery operators & drivers (13%).

Technicians & trades17.8%
Professionals14.2%
Machinery operators & drivers13.0%
Managers13.0%
Labourers11.4%
Clerical & administrative10.7%
Community & personal service10.7%
Sales workers7.2%

Areas within Western Australia - Outback (South)

EsperanceGascoyneGoldfieldsMid West

Nearby areas

Western Australia - Wheat BeltWestern Australia - Outback (North)Perth - North EastPerth - South EastPerth - North WestPerth - InnerPerth - South WestMandurah