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Balbarrup WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Balbarrup WA is 144 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balbarrup is $715 per week ($37,180 per year). Median rent in Balbarrup is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Balbarrup has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Balbarrup has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Balbarrup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balbarrup is $2,383.

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Balbarrup Population

residents (Census 2021)

Balbarrup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$715/wk

$37,180 per year

#5198 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,383/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Balbarrup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (75) Female 48.6% (71)

Population Density

2.6

people per km²

144 people · 55.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,968

Family income/wk

Balbarrup Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Balbarrup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.0% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.0% 24 dwellings

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

Balbarrup Country of Birth

Australia

93.5%

England

6.5%

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

Balbarrup Religion

No Religion

53.2%

Catholic

22.3%

Anglican

11.5%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Baptist

2.9%

Not stated

2.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balbarrup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

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

Balbarrup Employment

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Employed full-time

52.8% 56 people

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Employed part-time

28.3% 30 people

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Not in labour force

18.9% 20 people

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

Balbarrup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.6%

Bachelor Degree

29.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

5.3%

Certificate I/II

5.3%

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

Balbarrup Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

37.1%

Professionals

31.4%

Community & Personal Service

22.9%

Labourers

8.6%

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

Balbarrup Field of Study

Engineering

39.5%

Education

20.9%

Agriculture & Environment

11.6%

Management & Commerce

11.6%

Health

9.3%

Architecture & Building

7.0%

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

Balbarrup Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balbarrup Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balbarrup Marital Status

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Married

55.5% 71

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Separated

3.1% 4

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Divorced

7.0% 9

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Widowed

2.3% 3

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Never married

32.0% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balbarrup Ancestry

English

37.0%

Australian

32.5%

Scottish

9.5%

Irish

5.5%

Italian

5.5%

Other

3.0%

French

2.0%

German

2.0%

Indian

1.5%

Macedonian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balbarrup School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

42.1%

Primary — Government

21.1%

Primary — Catholic

21.1%

Vocational Education

15.8%

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

Balbarrup Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 280

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

Balbarrup Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.9% 34

—

Not a volunteer

72.1% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balbarrup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balbarrup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.0%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Walked only

5.7%

Truck

4.6%

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

Balbarrup Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.0%

2 vehicles

37.7%

3 vehicles

32.1%

4+ vehicles

13.2%

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

Balbarrup Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.3%

3 bedrooms

31.6%

4 bedrooms

49.1%

5 bedrooms

7.0%

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

Balbarrup Population Mobility

8.8%

moved in the last year

26.8%

moved in the last 5 years

78.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balbarrup Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

266

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balbarrup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

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

Balbarrup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

13.1%

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,500+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balbarrup Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.1%

Couple — no children

32.4%

Couple — no children under 15

28.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balbarrup Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 6

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Never served

95.2% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Balbarrup Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.2% 7

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Did not provide

93.8% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balbarrup Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

2 children

42.5%

3 children

20.0%

4 children

7.5%

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

Balbarrup When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Balbarrup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

43.1%

15–29 hours

10.3%

30+ hours

6.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.8%

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

Balbarrup Household Size

1 person

19.1%

2 persons

48.9%

3 persons

14.9%

4 persons

17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balbarrup Where Residents Moved From

Same address

124

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Balbarrup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balbarrup Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Balbarrup

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,312/wk

Rent share 16.0%

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Balbarrup vs State & National Average

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Pop: 72 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $246/wk

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Pop: 72 Income: $1,208/wk Rent: $346/wk

Hillside (WA)

Pop: 72 Income: $769/wk

Irwin

Pop: 72 Income: $669/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Pop: 72 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $150/wk

Kauring

Pop: 72 Income: $477/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balbarrup

What is the population of Balbarrup WA?

The population of Balbarrup WA is 144 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².Balbarrup is ranked #7,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Balbarrup?

The median personal income in Balbarrup WA is $715 per week, or $37,180 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,968 per week.Balbarrup is ranked #5,198 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Balbarrup?

Median rent in Balbarrup WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Balbarrup ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Balbarrup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balbarrup WA is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balbarrup?

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

Is Balbarrup a good suburb to live in?

Balbarrup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 144.The median income is $715/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 50052. All dollar figures in AUD.