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Sawyers Valley

169 km²

Sawyers Valley has a slightly lower share of renters than usual, a slightly larger population than usual and slightly above-average household incomes.

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📍 Sawyers Valley, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,001▲ +4.9%since 2011 Median age46 yrs▲ +7.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.1%People aged 65 and over21.6%Children under 1517.3%People in a de facto relationship15.8%▲ +59.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)30.9%

Seniors (65+)21.6%

Young adults (25–44)20.4%

Children (0–14)17.3%

Youth (15–24)9.8%

Marital status

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (10%).

Married49%
Never married32%
Divorced10%
Separated4%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (13%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia73.4%

England11.1%

New Zealand3.2%

Ancestry

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (34%) and Scottish (10%).

English47.8%

Australian43.4%

Scottish13.2%

Irish10.1%

Italian4.7%

German2.9%

Dutch2.4%

Indian0.9%

Chinese0.4%

Filipino0.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.2%

Language used at home

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Italian (0%).

English only92.9%

Italian0.3%

Religion

People with no religion54.1%

Religious affiliation

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion59%
Christianity40%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1250.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher17.7%

Highest year of school

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Year 12 at 53%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1250.7%

Year 1027.6%

Year 1111.2%

Year 9 or below6.0%

Highest qualification level

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV40.4%

Bachelor degree18.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.8%

Postgraduate degree5.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.3%

Certificate I / II2.8%

Field of qualification

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Engineering & related at 27%, followed by Management & commerce (14%) and Society & culture (12%).

Engineering & related24.4%

Management & commerce13.0%

Society & culture10.6%

Education10.4%

Health9.3%

Architecture & building5.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.9%

Natural & physical sciences4.5%

Agriculture & environment4.3%

Creative arts2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$767▲ +23.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,845▲ +26.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,101▲ +22.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week15.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week25.1%

Household income distribution

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $3,000–$3,999 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99928.8%

$650–$1,49927.1%

$3,000–$3,99913.0%

$4,000 or more12.1%

Under $6509.9%

Personal income distribution

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65041.8%

$650–$1,49926.1%

$1,500–$2,99921.5%

$3,000 or more5.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.6%People with a mental health condition8.9%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (7%).

None58.4%

One condition24.4%

Two conditions6.7%

Three or more2.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis10.9%

Asthma9.7%

Mental health8.9%

Other condition7.2%

Heart disease4.9%

Diabetes4.6%

Cancer3.8%

Lung condition2.5%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.8%People providing unpaid care13.6%People caring for children unpaid29.1%People who served in the Defence Force4.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.1%People living alone16.7%▲ +25.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children58%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is 2 people at 39%, followed by 3 people (19%) and 1 person (17%).

2 people39.3%

3 people19.2%

1 person16.7%

4 people14.7%

5 people6.2%

6 or more3.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$440▲ +120.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▼ -7.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting9.3%Homes owned outright42.1%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms93.5%▲ +7.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (42%) and Rented (9%).

Owned with a mortgage49%
Owned outright42%
Rented9%

Types of homes

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house99%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 3 bedrooms (35%) and 5 or more (13%).

4 bedrooms44.9%

3 bedrooms35.6%

5 or more13.0%

2 bedrooms7.3%

1 bedroom1.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is $350–$549 at 86%, followed by $200–$349 (14%).

$350–$54954.5%

$200–$3499.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (19%) and $3,000 or more (17%).

$1,800–$2,99942.6%

$1,000–$1,79917.6%

$3,000 or more15.9%

Under $1,00015.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.3%▼ -15.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 36%, followed by 3 vehicles (23%) and 1 vehicle (20%).

2 vehicles36.2%

3 vehicles23.4%

1 vehicle20.1%

4 or more19.8%

No vehicle2.3%

How people get to work

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)62.7%

Worked at home10.0%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Bus1.0%

Walked0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.3%Recent arrivals from overseas1.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.4%Labour-force participation62.9%Employed full-time58.7%

Industries people work in

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Education & training at 12%, followed by Construction (10%) and Mining (10%).

Education & training11.4%

Construction10.0%

Mining9.4%

Health care & social assistance8.8%

Public administration & safety8.0%

Retail trade6.2%

Manufacturing5.6%

Professional & technical5.4%

Other services5.4%

Transport & warehousing5.2%

Occupations people work in

In Sawyers Valley, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 22%, followed by Professionals (21%) and Managers (12%).

Technicians & trades21.6%

Professionals20.4%

Managers12.4%

Clerical & administrative12.4%

Community & personal service11.6%

Machinery operators & drivers7.8%

Labourers7.8%

Sales workers5.4%

Nearby areas

Gorrie Reservoir (WA)Mundaring Malmalling Mount Helena Beechina Chidlow The Lakes

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