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Palmdale (WA)

158 km²

Palmdale (WA) has a smaller-than-average population and a younger age profile than most.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population18—since 2011Median age37 yrs—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–444

Age structure

In Palmdale (WA), the largest group is Children (0–14) at 25%, followed by Youth (15–24) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Children (0–14)27.8%
Youth (15–24)27.8%
Seniors (65+)22.2%
Young adults (25–44)16.7%
Older adults (45–64)16.7%

Marital status

In Palmdale (WA), the largest group is Never married at 57%, followed by Married (43%).

  • Never married57%
  • Married43%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Palmdale (WA), the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (12%).

Australia127.8%
England16.7%

Language

Language used at home

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

English only116.7%

Religion

Religious affiliation

In Palmdale (WA), the largest group is No religion at 82%, followed by Christianity (18%).

  • No religion82%
  • Christianity18%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

In Palmdale (WA), the largest group is Year 12 at 81%, followed by Year 11 (19%).

Year 1286.7%
Year 1120.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$575—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,374—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,374—since 2011

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

In Palmdale (WA), the largest group is Cancer at 53%, followed by Asthma (27%) and Other condition (20%).

Cancer44.4%
Asthma22.2%
Other condition16.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6—since 2011

Family composition

In Palmdale (WA), the largest group is Couples without children at 45%, followed by Couples with children (27%) and One-parent families (27%).

  • Couples without children45%
  • Couples with children27%
  • One-parent families27%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$275—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Palmdale (WA), the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Rented (50%).

  • Owned outright50%
  • Rented50%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Palmdale (WA), the largest group is Worked at home at 100%.

Worked at home33.3%

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

In Palmdale (WA), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing75.0%

Occupations people work in

In Palmdale (WA), the largest group is Managers at 100%.

Managers75.0%

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