Kent Council

Location Profiles
WA
Kent Council

Kent council area exhibits a diverse family structure, with a notable presence of couples with children and childless couples. The affordability of mortgage and rent payments is a key feature, with a majority of households spending less than 30% of their income on housing. The occupational landscape is varied, encompassing managers, labourers, and professionals. The income distribution is spread across different brackets, indicating a mix of economic backgrounds. The age distribution shows a balanced representation across different age groups, with a slightly higher proportion of older residents.

The Shire of Kent is located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, approximately 320 kilometres southeast of Perth. Covering an area of 5,634 square kilometres, the Shire's seat of government is in the town of Nyabing. The region is known for producing grains such as wheat, barley, and legumes. The Kent Road District was established in 1922 and later renamed the Nyabing-Pingrup Road District in 1955 before becoming the Shire of Nyabing-Pingrup in 1961 under the Local Government Act 1960. Kent council area exhibits a diverse family structure, with a notable presence of couples with children and childless couples. The affordability of mortgage and rent payments is a key feature, with a majority of households spending less than 30% of their income on housing. The occupational landscape is varied, encompassing managers, labourers, and professionals. The income distribution is spread across different brackets, indicating a mix of economic backgrounds. The age distribution shows a balanced representation across different age groups, with a slightly higher proportion of older residents.