Arthur River Demographics (WA) Local Stats

Arthur River (6315) is a suburb of South Western, Heartlands, Western Australia. It is about 189 kms from WA's capital city of Perth. Arthur River is in the federal electorate of O'Connor.

In the 2011 census the population of Arthur River was 381 and is comprised of approximately 48.6% females and 51.4% males.

The median/average age of the population of Arthur River is 46 years of age.

88.0% of people living in the suburb of Arthur River were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 3.1% New Zealand, 2.6% England, 1.3% Scotland, 0.8% Gibraltar.

94.8% of people living in Arthur River speak English only. The other top languages spoken are 2.9% Language spoken at home not stated, 1.6% Dutch, 0.8% German.

The religious makeup of Arthur River is 37.0% Anglican, 20.2% No religion, 15.2% Catholic, 9.2% Uniting Church, 8.4% Religious affiliation not stated, 2.9% Seventh-day Adventist, 2.9% Presbyterian and Reformed, 1.6% Baptist, 1.0% Christian, nfd, 0.8% Other Religious Groups.

71.5% of people are married, 20.5% have never married and 3.0% are divorced and 0.0% are separated. There are 15 widowed people living in Arthur River.

65.2% of the people living in Arthur River over the age of 15 and who identify as being in the labour force are employed full time, 21.0% are working on a part time basis. Arthur River has an unemployment rate of 1.3%.

The main occupations of people living in Arthur River are 67.4% Managers, 9.3% Labourers, 7.9% Clerical & administrative workers, 7.0% Technicians & trades workers, 4.2% Professionals, 2.8% Machinery operators & drivers, 1.4% Sales workers.

The main industries people from Arthur River work in are 71.2% Agriculture, forestry and fishing, 4.7% Public administration and safety, 4.7% Retail trade, 4.2% Education and training, 3.3% Mining, 2.8% Arts and recreation services, 1.9% Health care and social assistance, 1.9% Other services, 1.9% Manufacturing.

56.1% of homes are fully owned, and 20.0% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 20.0% of homes are rented.

The median individual income is $387 per week and the median household income is $806 per week.

The median rent in Arthur River is $0 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $200 per month.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Arthur River postcode 6315