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Forest Hill (WA)

208 km²

Forest Hill (WA) has a slightly higher share of renters than usual and a somewhat younger age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population143—since 2011Median age41 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.8%People aged 65 and over9.1%Children under 154.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42424

Age structure

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 55%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (10%).

Young adults (25–44)51.0%
Older adults (45–64)23.1%
Seniors (65+)9.1%
Youth (15–24)5.6%
Children (0–14)4.2%

Marital status

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (43%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married45%
  • Never married43%
  • Divorced9%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by New Zealand (8%) and England (3%).

Australia77.6%
New Zealand7.0%
England2.8%
Vietnam2.8%

Language

People using another language at home4.2%

Language used at home

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only46.2%

Religion

People with no religion30.1%

Religious affiliation

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (33%) and Islam (8%).

  • No religion59%
  • Christianity33%
  • Islam8%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.6%

Highest year of school

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is Year 10 at 48%, followed by Year 12 (33%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1045.9%
Year 1231.6%
Year 9 or below10.5%
Year 116.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$687—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,375—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,875—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week9.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.8%

Household income distribution

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (37%) and $4,000 or more (15%).

$650–$1,49934.5%
$1,500–$2,99934.5%
$4,000 or more13.8%
Under $65010.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition18.9%People with a mental health condition3.5%People needing help with daily activities3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is Arthritis at 29%, followed by Cancer (21%) and Diabetes (14%).

Arthritis8.4%
Cancer6.3%
Diabetes4.2%
Mental health3.5%
Asthma2.8%
Heart disease2.1%
Other condition2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.2%People providing unpaid care8.1%People caring for children unpaid11.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3—since 2011One-parent families21.7%

Family composition

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is Couples with children at 41%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (20%).

  • Couples with children41%
  • Couples without children39%
  • One-parent families20%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$190—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting27.6%Homes owned outright34.5%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

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

  • Owned outright29%
  • Owned with a mortgage29%
  • Rented24%
  • Other tenure18%

Types of homes

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is Car (driver) at 57%, followed by Worked at home (43%).

Car (driver)40.5%
Worked at home31.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years22.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.1%Labour-force participation30.9%Employed full-time59.5%

Industries people work in

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 68%, followed by Transport & warehousing (12%) and Education & training (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing54.8%
Transport & warehousing9.5%
Education & training9.5%
Manufacturing7.1%

Occupations people work in

In Forest Hill (WA), the largest group is Managers at 41%, followed by Labourers (28%) and Sales workers (13%).

Managers38.1%
Labourers26.2%
Sales workers11.9%
Technicians & trades9.5%
Machinery operators & drivers7.1%

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