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Balladong WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Balladong WA is 93 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balladong is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Balladong is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Balladong has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Balladong has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Balladong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balladong is $1,729.

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Balladong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Balladong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$746/wk

$38,792 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,729/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Balladong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (44) Female 53.7% (51)

Population Density

1.8

people per km²

93 people · 50.6 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Balladong Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Balladong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.6% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.4% 15 dwellings

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

Balladong Country of Birth

Australia

90.0%

England

10.0%

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

Balladong Religion

No Religion

43.0%

Anglican

17.2%

Christian (other)

12.9%

Not stated

9.7%

Catholic

7.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Baptist

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balladong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.5%

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

Balladong Employment

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Employed full-time

28.8% 19 people

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Employed part-time

30.3% 20 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

36.4% 24 people

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

Balladong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.1%

Bachelor Degree

29.6%

Postgraduate Degree

11.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.1%

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

Balladong Occupation

Managers

31.0%

Professionals

31.0%

Community & Personal Service

20.7%

Sales Workers

17.2%

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

Balladong Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

30.4%

Creative Arts

21.7%

Health

17.4%

Management & Commerce

17.4%

Engineering

13.0%

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

Balladong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balladong Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

25.0%

$4,000+/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balladong Marital Status

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Married

59.2% 45

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Divorced

9.2% 7

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Widowed

7.9% 6

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Never married

23.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balladong Ancestry

English

34.1%

Australian

27.3%

Scottish

9.8%

Other

6.8%

Irish

5.3%

New Zealander

4.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Dutch

2.3%

German

2.3%

Italian

2.3%

Welsh

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balladong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.3%

Secondary — Catholic

25.0%

Vocational Education

25.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.8%

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

Balladong Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 163

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

Balladong Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.9% 22

—

Not a volunteer

68.1% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balladong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

42.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Balladong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

58.3%

Did not go to work

30.6%

Car (passenger)

11.1%

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

Balladong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.6%

2 vehicles

21.6%

3 vehicles

40.5%

4+ vehicles

16.2%

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

Balladong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.8%

3 bedrooms

44.1%

4 bedrooms

11.8%

5 bedrooms

20.6%

6+ bedrooms

11.8%

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

Balladong Population Mobility

18.8%

moved in the last year

40.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balladong Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

144

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balladong Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

Arthritis

Diabetes

Mental health

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

Balladong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$400-$499/wk

9.4%

$650-$799/wk

15.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balladong Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.9%

Couple — children under 15

38.1%

Couple — no children under 15

7.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balladong Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 3

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Never served

95.8% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Balladong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 9

—

Did not provide

87.0% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balladong Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

2 children

13.6%

3 children

59.1%

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

Balladong When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2018

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

Balladong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

30.9%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

14.7%

Did not do domestic work

19.1%

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

Balladong Household Size

1 person

37.5%

2 persons

46.9%

3 persons

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balladong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Balladong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balladong Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,792/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.0%

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

If you earn X in Balladong

Your weekly income

≈ $7,765/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,542/wk

Rent share 14.0%

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Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $615/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Balladong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Yilliminning

Pop: 47 Income: $982/wk Rent: $200/wk

Barrabup

Pop: 47 Income: $634/wk Rent: $310/wk

Glen Mervyn

Pop: 47 Income: $725/wk

Pardoo

Pop: 47 Income: $866/wk

South Doodlakine

Pop: 47 Income: $774/wk

Walmsley

Pop: 47 Income: $749/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balladong

What is the population of Balladong WA?

The population of Balladong WA is 93 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Balladong?

The median personal income in Balladong WA is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year.The median household income is $1,792 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Balladong?

Median rent in Balladong WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 14.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Balladong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balladong WA is $1,729. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balladong?

The median age in Balladong WA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balladong a good suburb to live in?

Balladong is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 93.The median income is $746/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.0% 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: 50059. All dollar figures in AUD.