Babbage Island WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Babbage Island WA is 17 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Babbage Island is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Babbage Island is $327 per week ($1,417 per month). Babbage Island has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Babbage Island has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (100% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Babbage Island is $500.

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Babbage Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Babbage Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$749/wk
$38,948 per year
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Median Rent
$327/wk
$1,417 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$500/mo
Avg household size: 1.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Babbage Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (9) Female 43.8% (7)

Population Density

4.3
people per km²
17 people · 4.0 km²

Households

1.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,499
Family income/wk

Babbage Island Age Distribution

15-19
45-49
50-54
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Babbage Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Babbage Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Babbage Island Religion

No Religion
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Babbage Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.0%

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

Babbage Island Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 7 people
Employed part-time
50.0% 7 people

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

Babbage Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Babbage Island Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
42.9%

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

Babbage Island Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Babbage Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Babbage Island Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
50.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Babbage Island Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 6
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Never married
40.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Babbage Island Ancestry

English
60.0%
Australian
25.0%
Dutch
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Babbage Island Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 34

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

Babbage Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 4
Not a volunteer
75.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Babbage Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Babbage Island Car Ownership

1 vehicle
55.6%
2 vehicles
44.4%

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

Babbage Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Babbage Island Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
36.4%
moved in the last 5 years
72.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Babbage Island Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
33
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Babbage Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Babbage Island Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Babbage Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
40.9% 9
Did not provide
59.1% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Babbage Island Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Babbage Island When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
4

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

Babbage Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
40.0%
5–14 hours
60.0%

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

Babbage Island Household Size

1 person
40.0%
2 persons
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Babbage Island Schools

5
schools nearby
1
government
988
avg ICSEA score
434
total students
Carnarvon School Of The Air Government
Primary · K-6 · 42 students
1047
ICSEA
Carnarvon Christian School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 71 students
967
ICSEA
St Mary Star of the Sea College Catholic
Combined · PP-12 · 321 students
951
ICSEA
St Mary Star of the Sea School - Secondary Campus Catholic
Secondary
Geraldton Flexible School - Carnarvon Campus Catholic
Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Babbage Island Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $327/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.1%

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

If you earn X in Babbage Island

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $327/wk
Left after rent $1,298/wk
Rent share 20.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Babbage Island vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Babbage Island

What is the population of Babbage Island WA?

The population of Babbage Island WA is 17 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Babbage Island?

The median personal income in Babbage Island WA is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,499 per week.

How much is rent in Babbage Island?

Median rent in Babbage Island WA is $327 per week ($1,417 per month).Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Babbage Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Babbage Island WA is $500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Babbage Island?

The median age in Babbage Island WA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Babbage Island a good suburb to live in?

Babbage Island is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 17.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% 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: 50044. All dollar figures in AUD.