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5% in Western Families 35,011 Communities are complex. When working with community, it is important to have an understanding of the in WA 7% community; the individuals who live within them; and the issues they face. 1 West ‘45,228 This infographic presents some of the key data relevant to families in . In 2016, there were almost 645,000 households in Western Australia.1 Information relating to the families in WA is 644,189 3% presented in the inner circle; the people and other factors close to which influence the family is Wheatbelt presented in the middle circle; and external factors which may also influence family life is presented in the outer 18,626 circle. Four key areas have been identified which influence or be influenced by the interplay of each of the factors 73% presented in the circle. These include and training; Relationships; Material wellbeing; and Wellbeing 470,306 and health.

Education and training Relationships

Priority areas 7,16-30 Priority areas Education Place Relationship issues Capacity building Separation Domestic assaults Parenting Parental education 21,162 24% 49,914 life changes domestic assaults Almost a quarter of children <15yrs were living Family violence reported to in in families where the female parent’s highest Loss and grief WA 2015-16 Children in level of schooling was 10 or below. School attendance out-of-home care 2,724 Elder abuse Total population 7-16 attending school Home In 2016, there were 2,724 children in out 569,339 of home care, of which more than half the Preschool were Aboriginal (1,519). 4% 30,247 Poor family Unpaid childcare School readiness functioning Primary school Almost 570,000 people 15+ In 2015, around 21% of children in WA 8% 5% 27% 209,889 yrs provided unpaid were developmentally vulnerable on aged 0-4yrs aged 5-9yrs for children (either their own Secondary school one or more AEDC domains (physical; social; emotional; In 2015, poor family functioning children or other children). 21% 157,010 was most prevalent in families with language & cognitive; & Of which, almost 60% Technical or Further children aged 0-4 yrs in regional WA. communication). were female (330,126) Educational Institution 1-6 Registered marital status 6% 46,835 Person Income Child Married University or other In 2015, there were 49% 975,062 $720.00 Tertiary Institution Couple family Median total personal 35,135 in WA. Divorced 21% 106,811 family 45% 292,130 income ($/weekly) WA women had 8% 167,361 1.88 children. 14% 93,346 Children <15yrs Children 15+yrs Widowed $1,910 Other Educational The median age of the Children <15yrs Children 15+yrs 205,883 86,247 4% 88,619 Median total family income Institution childbirth was 30.6 yrs ($/weekly) 2% 18,547 48,490 44,856 family Low birth weight Relationship in Couple family 1% 6,574 Financial stress 30% 6,044 household without children 15% 97,001 Babies born of low Partner in 38% 247,841 Children <15yrs Children 15+yrs of families in WA earn birthweight in WA relationship Some population groups 4,551 2,023 less than earn less than 2012-14 12% 201,709 may have greater need Total population 60% 266,313 3% 21,416 $799 per week than others. Living with Religious affiliation Families with both Family households with Child <15yrs or $41,550 per year disability, with a greater Total population parents born in 20% 442,998 50% Aboriginal person (s) Jobless families degree of socioeconomic Australia 1,238,419 Dependent 11% 13,391 disadvantage, and/or 49% Ancestry Male 5% 111,877 Jobless families with lower levels of education Country of birth of parents 50% 1,231,609 1,235,994 27% 171,544 children <15 years. are factors than can Lone person Female Families with both parents English 341,635 significantly impact health 9% 204,207 In 2009-10, the born elsewhere Chinese 94,552 and wellbeing in the 2% 52,828 Scottish 78,328 Households in WA average weekly Language expenditure for family community. Irish 74,541 2.6 persons Total population households in WA included Indian 63,715 Average household size Aboriginal people and 2% 50,828 75% 1,861,041 current housing costs, Italian 49,794 79% 685,823 some culturally and Speaks English only food and non-alcoholic Separate houses linguistically diverse (CaLD) beverages, and communities may also be at 2% 38,733 2% 61,315 14% 122,567 was around $700 per greater risk of adversity. Townhouse or No religion Does not speak English week. Terrace house 33% 804,272 well or at all Access to resources 6% 49,087 18% 117,689 Poor mental health can have a Home ownership Flat or apartment of households do not 40% 344,012 significant impact on families 29% 247,058 Housing suitability have access to the Homes mortgaged as well as the individual. Homes owned outright 3% 29,171 internet Median mortgage People with poor mental health 28% 245,710 Homes without the 5% 42,620 repayment ($/monthly) are disproportionately represented Homes rented required number of of households do not $1,993 among the unemployed and Median In WA, for homes occupied by bedrooms have access to a car those on low incomes. ($/weekly) Aboriginal people, the median weekly Disability $347 rent was $216 and the median Low income and limited access to 2% 95,653 monthly mortgage repayment was financial resources and resources such $1,830 In 2016, around 4% of WA as transport can restrict the capacity of population had a disability individuals and families to access services which required assistance Homelessness and participate in activities. Disadvantage is often experienced Families without adequate income are In 2011, 9,595 people in WA by certain population groups, such as Priority areas more likely to have insufficient resources experienced homelessness. families with young children, people to support a minimum standard of living. During 2012-13, an estimated Priority areas Capacity building with a disability, Aboriginal and CaLD This can affect a child’s nutrition and 21,417 people received support Safe housing Disability populations and people living in rural and access to medical care, the safety of from a government-funded specialist Mental health remote communities. SEIFA their environment and the family’s ability homelessness agency in WA. Housing issues to provide appropriate housing, heating Personal support services and clothing. Homelessness Substance misuse Financial counselling Prolonged unemployment

Wellbeing and health Material wellbeing References

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