Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Alma WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Alma, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Alma WA is 116 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alma is $880 per week ($45,760 per year). Median rent in Alma is $195 per week ($845 per month). Alma has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Alma has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alma is $2,000.

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Alma Population

residents (Census 2021)

Alma Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$880/wk

$45,760 per year

#2378 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$195/wk

$845 per month

#7729 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Alma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.7% (68) Female 39.3% (44)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

116 people · 342.0 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Alma Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alma Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.8% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

24.2% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alma Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Alma Religion

No Religion

35.9%

Anglican

25.6%

Not stated

17.1%

Catholic

10.3%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Lutheran

2.6%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.6%

Other Religions Tot

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alma Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

43.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Alma Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 32 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 18 people

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Not in labour force

39.0% 32 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Alma Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.1%

Certificate III/IV

39.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Alma Occupation

Managers

42.1%

Professionals

21.1%

Clerical & Administrative

21.1%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Alma Field of Study

Management & Commerce

31.3%

Health

25.0%

Education

25.0%

Engineering

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Alma Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alma Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

9.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.4%

$4,000+/wk

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alma Marital Status

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Married

48.4% 45

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Separated

8.6% 8

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Divorced

6.5% 6

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Widowed

7.5% 7

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Never married

29.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alma Ancestry

Australian

54.7%

English

31.6%

Scottish

6.0%

Irish

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alma School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

76.9%

Secondary — Government

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Alma Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.6% 7

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No need for assistance

96.4% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Alma Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.4% 29

—

Not a volunteer

64.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alma Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.7%

Walked only

17.1%

Did not go to work

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Alma Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.5%

2 vehicles

27.3%

3 vehicles

20.5%

4+ vehicles

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Alma Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

55.6%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Alma Population Mobility

11.9%

moved in the last year

21.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alma Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

183

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alma Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Alma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$3,500+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alma Family Structure

Couple — no children

50.6%

Couple — children under 15

32.9%

Couple — no children under 15

5.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alma Military Service

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Previously served

3.5% 3

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Never served

96.5% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alma Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.6% 7

—

Did not provide

91.4% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alma Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Alma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

12.7%

30+ hours

25.3%

Did not do domestic work

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Alma Household Size

1 person

19.1%

2 persons

59.6%

3 persons

10.6%

4 persons

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alma Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Alma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alma Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,468/wk

Median Rent $195/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Alma

Your weekly income

≈ $6,361/month

Median rent $195/wk

Left after rent $1,273/wk

Rent share 13.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $15/wk

Alma vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Binnu

Pop: 58 Income: $979/wk Rent: $160/wk

Beedelup

Pop: 58 Income: $783/wk Rent: $40/wk

Ballidu

Pop: 58 Income: $453/wk Rent: $145/wk

Daliak

Pop: 58 Income: $537/wk Rent: $550/wk

Hamelin Bay

Pop: 58 Income: $714/wk Rent: $300/wk

Korrelocking

Pop: 58 Income: $816/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alma

What is the population of Alma WA?

The population of Alma WA is 116 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Alma is ranked #8,532 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alma?

The median personal income in Alma WA is $880 per week, or $45,760 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Alma is ranked #2,378 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alma?

Median rent in Alma WA is $195 per week ($845 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Alma ranks #7,729 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alma WA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alma?

The median age in Alma WA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alma a good suburb to live in?

Alma is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 116.The median income is $880/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50014. All dollar figures in AUD.