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Centennial Park (WA)

2 km²

Centennial Park (WA) is characterised by modest household incomes and a high share of renters.

It's also marked by an older age profile than most and a moderately large population.

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📍 Centennial Park (WA), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population689▲ +21.5%since 2011 Median age53 yrs▲ +12.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.2%People aged 65 and over37.2%Children under 158.3%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 37%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)37.2%

Older adults (45–64)23.7%

Young adults (25–44)18.9%

Youth (15–24)13.8%

Children (0–14)8.3%

Marital status

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Never married at 36%, followed by Married (32%) and Divorced (16%).

Never married36%
Married32%
Divorced16%
Widowed12%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by England (8%) and Philippines (5%).

Australia67.6%

England6.8%

Philippines3.8%

New Zealand1.7%

India0.7%

Italy0.7%

South Africa0.6%

Vietnam0.4%

Nepal0.4%

Language

People using another language at home10.2%

Language used at home

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Vietnamese (2%) and Italian (1%).

English only82.1%

Vietnamese1.5%

Italian1.2%

Tagalog0.4%

Religion

People with no religion41.9%

Religious affiliation

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Christianity at 48%, followed by No religion (47%) and Buddhism (2%).

Christianity48%
No religion47%
Buddhism2%
Other religions2%
Islam1%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.7%

Highest year of school

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1238.7%

Year 1028.3%

Year 9 or below14.6%

Year 1111.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$598▲ +51.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$823▲ +42.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,295▲ +69.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week3.6%

Household income distribution

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49934.7%

Under $65032.5%

$1,500–$2,99919.0%

$4,000 or more2.0%

$3,000–$3,9991.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition39.3%People with a mental health condition13.5%People needing help with daily activities10.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis15.4%

Mental health13.5%

Other condition10.9%

Asthma9.3%

Diabetes7.3%

Heart disease7.3%

Cancer5.5%

Lung condition4.5%

Stroke3.3%

Dementia1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.4%People providing unpaid care12.8%People caring for children unpaid14.3%

Family & Households

Average household size1.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families25.2%

Family composition

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Couples without children at 44%, followed by Couples with children (29%) and One-parent families (25%).

Couples without children44%
Couples with children29%
One-parent families25%
Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +45.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,295▼ -9.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting42.9%Homes owned outright42.0%Separate (detached) houses65.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned outright (42%) and Owned with a mortgage (9%).

Rented43%
Owned outright42%
Owned with a mortgage9%
Other tenure7%

Types of homes

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Separate house at 64%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (29%) and Other dwelling (6%).

Separate house64%
Townhouse / semi-detached29%
Other dwelling6%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Walked (14%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)64.4%

Walked12.1%

Car (passenger)5.7%

Bicycle1.4%

Worked at home1.4%

Bus1.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years48.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation46.1%Employed full-time53.0%

Industries people work in

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 21%, followed by Retail trade (16%) and Manufacturing (12%).

Health care & social assistance20.3%

Retail trade16.0%

Manufacturing11.7%

Accommodation & food11.4%

Construction10.3%

Education & training4.6%

Other services4.3%

Transport & warehousing3.6%

Professional & technical3.6%

Public administration & safety2.8%

Occupations people work in

In Centennial Park (WA), the largest group is Community & personal service at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Labourers (15%).

Community & personal service17.8%

Technicians & trades17.4%

Labourers14.9%

Sales workers13.5%

Professionals10.7%

Managers10.0%

Clerical & administrative6.8%

Machinery operators & drivers6.8%

Nearby areas

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👥 Demographics & Identity