Telling your story in regional WA A fast growing centre based around iron ore and natural gas and serviced by over 6000 FIFO workers PILBARA NEWS Serving a population of 23,927, 1,535km North of Perth
The City of Karratha A young, prosperous community enjoying unprecedented economic and population growth This population growth has boosted the former Shire of Roebourne to be newly designated the City of Karratha. This encompasses the towns of Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Point Samson and Wickham Dampier and Karratha are in WA s TOP 10 RICH LIST for average taxable income. Sustained growth in resources, energy and construction and high labour demand. The Pilbara cities vision is transforming Karratha into a dynamic regional city with major investment in housing, amenities, commercial and industrial space. The WA government is forecasting a residential population of 140,000 in the Pilbara by 2035. Day Published: Wednesday Circulation: 9839* Readership: 9100** Distribution: Free *CAB audit (Dec 2014) ** Average Readershipemma conducted by Ipsos MediaCT, People 14+ for the 12 months ending Dec 2013.
Karratha has the busiest airport in WA outside of Perth Lifestyle, Tourism and Industry Economic base includes the iron ore operations of the Rio Tinto Group, sea-salt mining, ammonia export operations, North West Shelf Natural Gas Project, (Australia's largest natural resource development) and the newest Natural Gas Project called Pluto LNG. Population growth is amongst the highest in Australia at 8.6% - the national average is 1.8% High wages more than double those of Perth and three times the national average. A modern and well-serviced town and a great base for exploring Millstream Chichester National Park, Karijini National Park and the 42 islands of the Dampier Archipelago. Karratha has modern entertainment, educational and community facilities, the busiest airport outside of Perth, and is the regional hub for many government agencies. A $65M sporting complex has been completed and a new $200M hospital is planned.
Residents earn almost 3 times the national average weekly wage City of Karratha Population Profile* Key Information Resident population 23,927 Average annual population growth (5 yrs) 8.6% (WA avg 3.3%) Number of households 5,284 Median house price $735,000 (compared to Perth $505,000) Number of people in labour force 12,235 Average weekly income $2,281 (compared to Perth $1001) Industry of employment Mining 22.7% Construction 22.1% Transport Postal & warehousing 6.5% Public admin & safety 5.5% Retail Trade 5.4% Education & Training 5.4% Accommodation & food 4.7% Proportion of residents 0 years to 14 years 20.0% 15 years to 24 years 13.1% 25 years to 34 years 21.7% 35 years to 44 years 19.7% 45 years to 54 years 15.5% 55 years to 64 years 7.9% 65 years to 74 years 1.6% 75 years to 84 years 0.3% 85 years and over 0.1% Average median age 32.6yrs (WA avg 36.3yrs) *Source Australian Bureau of Statistics 2011 census, does not include FIFO workers, www.reiwa.com.au
Telling your story in regional WA They re working age, big earners and big spenders, living in or FIFO of one of the most dynamic regions in Australia. Pilbara News keeps them in touch with their region and is your link to this highly sought-after market. Highest circulating newspaper in the Pilbara. Reach young, aspirational families and singles with real purchasing power. Weekly REAL ESTATE and LIFESTYLE lift-outs printed on superior quality paper stock Local services directory Classifieds including employment Local sport Currently there are 6 journalists covering the Pilbara region. The paper is currently available to read online as a digital edition: http://pilbaraedition.thewest.com.au Weekly Circulation 9,839* Readership 9,100** Online Readership statistics Highest circulating paper in the region Period April 2014 May 2014 June 2014 Page Views 10,454 14,227 13,851 Unique Browsers 303 387 333 Circulation- Free: CAB Audit (Dec 2014).** Readership- emma conducted by Ipsos MediaCT, People 14+ for the 12 months ending Dec 2013.
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