Arthur River WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Arthur River WA is 66 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Arthur River is $985 per week ($51,220 per year). Median rent in Arthur River is $92 per week ($399 per month). Arthur River has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Arthur River has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arthur River is $532.

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Arthur River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Arthur River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$985/wk
$51,220 per year
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Median Rent
$92/wk
$399 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$532/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Arthur River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (32) Female 52.2% (35)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
66 people · 477.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Arthur River Age Distribution

5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Arthur River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 17 dwellings

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

Arthur River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Arthur River Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Anglican
26.4%
Catholic
12.5%
Uniting Church
5.6%
Not stated
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Arthur River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.3%

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

Arthur River Employment

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Employed full-time
42.0% 21 people
Employed part-time
34.0% 17 people
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Not in labour force
24.0% 12 people

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

Arthur River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
31.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.2%

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

Arthur River Occupation

Managers
76.9%
Labourers
23.1%

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

Arthur River Field of Study

Engineering
26.7%
Health
26.7%
Education
26.7%
Agriculture & Environment
20.0%

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

Arthur River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Arthur River Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
17.9%
$4,000+/wk
32.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Arthur River Marital Status

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Married
52.7% 29
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Widowed
7.3% 4
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Never married
40.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Arthur River Ancestry

English
36.0%
Australian
33.3%
Scottish
9.0%
Irish
8.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.6%
Croatian
3.6%
German
3.6%
Other
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Arthur River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
76.5%
Vocational Education
23.5%

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

Arthur River Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 130

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

Arthur River Volunteering

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Volunteer
41.5% 22
Not a volunteer
58.5% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Arthur River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.9%
Walked only
11.5%
Did not go to work
11.5%

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

Arthur River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.7%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3 vehicles
32.1%
4+ vehicles
21.4%

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

Arthur River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.3%
3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
26.7%
5 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Arthur River Population Mobility

8.7%
moved in the last year
28.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Arthur River Indigenous Population

4.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
118
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Arthur River Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Arthritis
4
Mental health
3

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

Arthur River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
15.0%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Arthur River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.9%
Couple — no children
25.5%
Couple — no children under 15
25.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Arthur River Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Arthur River Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Arthur River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Arthur River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5–14 hours
20.8%
15–29 hours
7.5%
30+ hours
32.1%
Did not do domestic work
20.8%

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

Arthur River Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
24.0%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
20.0%
5 persons
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Arthur River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
63
Moved from WA
3

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

Arthur River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Arthur River Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $92/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.1%

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

If you earn X in Arthur River

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $92/wk
Left after rent $1,720/wk
Rent share 5.1%

Arthur River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Frequently Asked Questions About Arthur River

What is the population of Arthur River WA?

The population of Arthur River WA is 66 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Arthur River?

The median personal income in Arthur River WA is $985 per week, or $51,220 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Arthur River?

Median rent in Arthur River WA is $92 per week ($399 per month).Rent represents 5.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Arthur River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arthur River WA is $532. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Arthur River?

The median age in Arthur River WA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Arthur River a good suburb to live in?

Arthur River is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 66.The median income is $985/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50030. All dollar figures in AUD.