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Attadale

3 km²

Attadale is characterised by high household incomes and more residents than most areas.

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📍 Attadale, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,638▲ +9.5%since 2011Median age43 yrs▲ +7.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over19.1%Children under 1519.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4309309

Age structure

In Attadale, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (20%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)28.6%
Young adults (25–44)19.6%
Children (0–14)19.2%
Seniors (65+)19.1%
Youth (15–24)13.5%

Marital status

In Attadale, the largest group is Married at 56%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married56%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Attadale, the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by England (9%) and South Africa (2%).

Australia70.0%
England8.0%
South Africa2.0%
New Zealand1.7%
Italy1.1%
China0.7%
India0.7%
Philippines0.4%
Vietnam0.1%

Language

People using another language at home10.9%

Language used at home

In Attadale, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Italian (2%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only86.2%
Italian1.5%
Mandarin1.1%
Cantonese0.7%
Hindi0.3%
Arabic0.3%
Tagalog0.1%
Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion36.6%

Religious affiliation

In Attadale, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (38%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity59%
  • No religion38%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Hinduism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1272.5%

Highest year of school

In Attadale, the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 10 (14%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1272.5%
Year 1013.5%
Year 116.3%
Year 9 or below3.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,066▲ +37.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,521▲ +35.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,326▲ +31.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week26.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week40.8%

Household income distribution

In Attadale, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and $650–$1,499 (18%).

$4,000 or more30.7%
$1,500–$2,99923.0%
$650–$1,49916.5%
Under $65012.1%
$3,000–$3,99910.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.9%People with a mental health condition6.5%People needing help with daily activities3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Attadale, the largest group is Other condition at 18%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Arthritis (17%).

Other condition7.1%
Asthma6.6%
Arthritis6.6%
Mental health6.5%
Heart disease3.9%
Cancer3.9%
Diabetes2.9%
Lung condition1.1%
Dementia0.7%
Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.0%People providing unpaid care13.8%People caring for children unpaid31.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▼ -3.7%since 2011One-parent families9.1%

Family composition

In Attadale, the largest group is Couples with children at 66%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (9%).

  • Couples with children66%
  • Couples without children25%
  • One-parent families9%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$425▲ +14.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,600▲ +4.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting17.9%Homes owned outright45.4%Separate (detached) houses74.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Attadale, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (18%).

  • Owned outright46%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Rented18%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Attadale, the largest group is Separate house at 75%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (20%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

  • Separate house75%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached20%
  • Flat or apartment4%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Attadale, the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Bus (5%).

Car (driver)63.7%
Worked at home11.1%
Bus3.8%
Car (passenger)3.4%
Walked1.1%
Bicycle1.0%
Train0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation64.4%Employed full-time57.4%

Industries people work in

In Attadale, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Professional & technical (12%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.1%
Professional & technical11.2%
Education & training10.6%
Retail trade8.9%
Construction7.9%
Mining6.8%
Manufacturing5.4%
Accommodation & food5.0%
Public administration & safety4.3%
Transport & warehousing3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Attadale, the largest group is Professionals at 33%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals32.6%
Managers19.5%
Clerical & administrative14.3%
Technicians & trades8.6%
Sales workers8.6%
Community & personal service8.6%
Labourers4.2%
Machinery operators & drivers2.7%

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