Westonia Demographics (WA) Local Stats

Westonia (6423) is a suburb of South East & Central, Mid West, Western Australia. It is about 278 kms from WA's capital city of Perth. Westonia is in the federal electorate of O'Connor.

In the 2011 census the population of Westonia was 277 and is comprised of approximately 39.7% females and 60.3% males.

The median/average age of the population of Westonia is 43 years of age.

77.9% of people living in the suburb of Westonia were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 5.4% New Zealand, 5.1% England, 2.2% South Africa, 1.4% India, 1.4% Germany, 1.4% Northern Ireland.

92.8% of people living in Westonia speak English only. The other top languages spoken are 3.3% Language spoken at home not stated, 2.5% Italian, 1.4% Other.

The religious makeup of Westonia is 30.8% Anglican, 22.8% No religion, 18.5% Catholic, 8.7% Uniting Church, 7.2% Religious affiliation not stated, 3.3% Presbyterian and Reformed, 3.3% Lutheran, 1.1% Latter-day Saints, 1.1% Other religious affiliation , 1.1% Christian, nfd.

55.9% of people are married, 26.9% have never married and 10.1% are divorced and 2.2% are separated. There are 11 widowed people living in Westonia.

69.8% of the people living in Westonia over the age of 15 and who identify as being in the labour force are employed full time, 18.9% are working on a part time basis. Westonia has an unemployment rate of 1.8%.

The main occupations of people living in Westonia are 29.6% Managers, 17.9% Machinery operators & drivers, 14.8% Professionals, 10.5% Technicians & trades workers, 9.3% Labourers, 9.3% Clerical & administrative workers, 6.2% Community & personal service workers, 2.5% Sales workers.

The main industries people from Westonia work in are 28.0% Mining, 26.8% Agriculture, forestry and fishing, 11.0% Public administration and safety, 7.3% Accommodation and food services, 7.3% Education and training, 3.7% Transport, postal and warehousing, 3.7% Construction, 3.0% Rental, hiring and real estate services, 1.8% Health care and social assistance.

51.0% of homes are fully owned, and 12.2% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 27.6% of homes are rented.

The median individual income is $761 per week and the median household income is $1522 per week.

The median rent in Westonia is $46 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $1439 per month.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Westonia postcode 6423

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