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Warawarrup

13 km²

Warawarrup stands out for very few renters, with an ageing population.

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📍 Warawarrup, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population137—since 2011Median age54 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.6%People aged 65 and over24.1%Children under 1516.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41212

Age structure

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)32.8%
Seniors (65+)24.1%
Young adults (25–44)16.8%
Children (0–14)16.1%
Youth (15–24)10.9%

Marital status

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Married at 68%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (3%).

  • Married68%
  • Never married29%
  • Divorced3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Australia at 85%, followed by Philippines (5%) and Italy (5%).

Australia79.6%
Philippines5.1%
Italy4.4%
England2.2%
New Zealand2.2%

Language

People using another language at home12.4%

Language used at home

In Warawarrup, the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Italian (8%).

English only81.0%
Italian7.3%

Religion

People with no religion36.5%

Religious affiliation

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (38%).

  • Christianity62%
  • No religion38%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.1%

Highest year of school

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1243.1%
Year 1032.8%
Year 9 or below10.3%
Year 117.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$808—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,542—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,833—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week14.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.5%

Household income distribution

In Warawarrup, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $4,000 or more (21%) and $650–$1,499 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99922.6%
$4,000 or more15.1%
$650–$1,49913.2%
Under $65011.3%
$3,000–$3,9999.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.9%People with a mental health condition4.4%People needing help with daily activities2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Arthritis at 30%, followed by Diabetes (16%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis15.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Other condition8.0%
Asthma5.1%
Lung condition4.4%
Mental health4.4%
Heart disease3.6%
Cancer2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers29.2%People providing unpaid care7.5%People caring for children unpaid20.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5—since 2011One-parent families7.7%

Family composition

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (7%).

  • Couples with children56%
  • Couples without children37%
  • One-parent families7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$265—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,820—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright66.0%Separate (detached) houses96.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Owned outright at 65%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Other tenure (6%).

  • Owned outright65%
  • Owned with a mortgage30%
  • Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Car (driver) at 90%, followed by Worked at home (10%).

Car (driver)69.3%
Worked at home8.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years13.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.7%Labour-force participation62.5%Employed full-time60.0%

Industries people work in

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Manufacturing at 18%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (17%) and Mining (14%).

Manufacturing16.0%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing14.7%
Mining12.0%
Education & training10.7%
Health care & social assistance9.3%
Transport & warehousing6.7%
Construction5.3%
Retail trade4.0%
Public administration & safety4.0%
Other services4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Warawarrup, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 24%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (17%) and Managers (15%).

Technicians & trades24.0%
Machinery operators & drivers17.3%
Managers14.7%
Professionals14.7%
Clerical & administrative14.7%
Labourers10.7%
Sales workers4.0%

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