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Kendenup

387 km²

Kendenup is characterised by modest household incomes and a notably older population.

It's also marked by somewhat more residents than usual and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Kendenup, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,062▲ +7.8%since 2011Median age54 yrs▲ +20.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over28.8%Children under 1516.4%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–46464

Age structure

In Kendenup, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Seniors (65+) (29%) and Children (0–14) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)33.6%
Seniors (65+)28.8%
Children (0–14)16.4%
Young adults (25–44)13.9%
Youth (15–24)7.5%

Marital status

In Kendenup, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (25%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married52%
  • Never married25%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kendenup, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (13%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia67.4%
England11.2%
New Zealand3.4%
Philippines0.8%
South Africa0.5%

Language

People using another language at home2.9%

Language used at home

In Kendenup, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (1%) and Tagalog (1%).

English only88.2%
Italian0.6%
Tagalog0.6%

Religion

People with no religion47.8%

Religious affiliation

In Kendenup, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Buddhism (0%).

  • No religion54%
  • Christianity45%
  • Buddhism0%
  • Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.4%

Highest year of school

In Kendenup, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (38%) and Year 9 or below (10%).

Year 1237.4%
Year 1033.8%
Year 9 or below9.2%
Year 118.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$556▲ +36.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,040▲ +38.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,349▲ +64.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.7%

Household income distribution

In Kendenup, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by Under $650 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49933.6%
Under $65023.9%
$1,500–$2,99922.3%
$4,000 or more5.1%
$3,000–$3,9993.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.2%People with a mental health condition11.4%People needing help with daily activities8.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kendenup, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis14.9%
Mental health11.4%
Other condition10.2%
Asthma8.9%
Diabetes6.6%
Heart disease6.5%
Cancer4.2%
Lung condition3.8%
Stroke2.4%
Dementia0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.3%People providing unpaid care13.9%People caring for children unpaid19.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -12.0%since 2011One-parent families12.7%

Family composition

In Kendenup, the largest group is Couples with children at 44%, followed by Couples without children (43%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples with children44%
  • Couples without children43%
  • One-parent families13%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$230▲ +35.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,194▲ +4.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting11.0%Homes owned outright49.4%Separate (detached) houses96.8%

How homes are owned or rented

In Kendenup, the largest group is Owned outright at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (12%).

  • Owned outright52%
  • Owned with a mortgage33%
  • Rented12%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Kendenup, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Other dwelling (2%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Other dwelling2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Kendenup, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)61.1%
Worked at home12.1%
Car (passenger)4.5%
Walked4.0%
Bus1.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.6%Labour-force participation46.9%Employed full-time52.8%

Industries people work in

In Kendenup, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 28%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Education & training (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing26.4%
Health care & social assistance11.1%
Education & training8.3%
Transport & warehousing8.0%
Construction6.0%
Public administration & safety5.0%
Other services4.5%
Manufacturing4.0%
Accommodation & food4.0%
Mining3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Kendenup, the largest group is Managers at 21%, followed by Labourers (20%) and Machinery operators & drivers (12%).

Managers20.1%
Labourers19.1%
Machinery operators & drivers11.3%
Professionals11.1%
Technicians & trades11.1%
Community & personal service10.3%
Clerical & administrative9.3%
Sales workers3.5%

Nearby areas

Mount Barker (WA)Tenterden (WA)Forest Hill (WA)Cranbrook (WA)DenbarkerNarrikupWoogenellupWansbrough