West Pinjarra Demographics (WA) Local Stats

West Pinjarra (6208) is a suburb of South Western, Heartlands, Western Australia. It is about 77 kms from WA's capital city of Perth. West Pinjarra is in the federal electorate of Canning.

In the 2011 census the population of West Pinjarra was 397 and is comprised of approximately 50.6% females and 49.4% males.

The median/average age of the population of West Pinjarra is 45 years of age.

79.9% of people living in the suburb of West Pinjarra were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 4.6% England, 2.3% Netherlands, 1.8% United States of America, 1.8% New Zealand, 1.3% Germany.

87.2% of people living in West Pinjarra speak English only. The other top languages spoken are 8.8% Language spoken at home not stated, 1.8% Italian, 0.8% Dutch, 0.8% German, 0.8% Mandarin.

The religious makeup of West Pinjarra is 26.7% Anglican, 23.7% Catholic, 22.4% No religion, 13.1% Religious affiliation not stated, 6.5% Uniting Church, 2.3% Presbyterian and Reformed, 1.5% Other Protestant, 0.8% Other religious affiliation , 0.8% Salvation Army, 0.8% Other Religious Groups.

55.5% of people are married, 24.3% have never married and 11.2% are divorced and 3.4% are separated. There are 18 widowed people living in West Pinjarra.

60.3% of the people living in West Pinjarra over the age of 15 and who identify as being in the labour force are employed full time, 23.5% are working on a part time basis. West Pinjarra has an unemployment rate of 4.4%.

The main occupations of people living in West Pinjarra are 27.6% Managers, 16.3% Technicians & trades workers, 16.3% Machinery operators & drivers, 11.3% Professionals, 8.4% Clerical & administrative workers, 8.4% Labourers, 7.4% Community & personal service workers, 4.4% Sales workers.

The main industries people from West Pinjarra work in are 25.9% Agriculture, forestry and fishing, 13.4% Manufacturing, 9.5% Health care and social assistance, 9.5% Mining, 8.0% Construction, 5.5% Education and training, 4.5% Arts and recreation services, 4.5% Public administration and safety, 4.5% Retail trade.

44.9% of homes are fully owned, and 30.4% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 20.3% of homes are rented.

The median individual income is $572 per week and the median household income is $1375 per week.

The median rent in West Pinjarra is $250 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $1517 per month.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for West Pinjarra postcode 6208