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Northam

27 km²

Northam has more residents than most areas, somewhat more renters than the norm and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population6,679▲ +1.5%since 2011Median age42 yrs▲ +10.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.3%People aged 65 and over21.1%Children under 1519.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4247247

Age structure

In Northam, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)25.9%
Young adults (25–44)21.7%
Seniors (65+)21.1%
Children (0–14)19.2%
Youth (15–24)11.9%

Marital status

In Northam, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married41%
  • Never married36%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Northam, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia74.6%
England3.6%
New Zealand2.3%
Philippines1.8%
India0.8%
South Africa0.6%
China0.2%
Vietnam0.2%
Italy0.1%
Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home7.0%

Language used at home

In Northam, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Cantonese (0%).

English only82.3%
Tagalog1.0%
Cantonese0.2%
Vietnamese0.2%
Arabic0.2%
Mandarin0.2%
Hindi0.1%
Punjabi0.0%
Italian0.0%

Religion

People with no religion40.4%

Religious affiliation

In Northam, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (46%) and Islam (1%).

  • Christianity51%
  • No religion46%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.6%

Highest year of school

In Northam, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (32%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1236.6%
Year 1028.2%
Year 9 or below11.1%
Year 1111.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$653▲ +26.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,246▲ +26.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,574▲ +24.9%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.2%

Household income distribution

In Northam, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49930.2%
$1,500–$2,99926.2%
Under $65022.4%
$3,000–$3,9996.3%
$4,000 or more4.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.5%People with a mental health condition10.1%People needing help with daily activities7.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Northam, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis10.2%
Mental health10.1%
Asthma8.6%
Other condition7.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Heart disease5.1%
Cancer3.1%
Lung condition2.2%
Stroke1.4%
Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.0%People providing unpaid care11.4%People caring for children unpaid23.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -8.0%since 2011One-parent families21.8%

Family composition

In Northam, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (22%).

  • Couples with children47%
  • Couples without children30%
  • One-parent families22%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +35.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300→ 0.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting30.0%Homes owned outright34.8%Separate (detached) houses92.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Northam, the largest group is Owned outright at 36%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (31%).

  • Owned outright36%
  • Owned with a mortgage33%
  • Rented31%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Northam, the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Other dwelling (1%).

  • Separate house93%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached5%
  • Other dwelling1%
  • Flat or apartment0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Northam, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Car (passenger) (8%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)68.9%
Car (passenger)7.1%
Walked5.3%
Worked at home3.9%
Bus0.6%
Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.3%Labour-force participation52.7%Employed full-time61.5%

Industries people work in

In Northam, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance14.9%
Retail trade12.3%
Education & training9.4%
Public administration & safety9.3%
Construction8.0%
Accommodation & food6.7%
Transport & warehousing5.6%
Manufacturing5.1%
Other services4.2%
Mining3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Northam, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 15%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Professionals (13%).

Technicians & trades15.0%
Labourers14.5%
Professionals13.0%
Community & personal service13.0%
Clerical & administrative13.0%
Managers10.4%
Sales workers10.1%
Machinery operators & drivers9.4%

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