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Birchmont WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Birchmont WA is 86 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Birchmont is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in Birchmont is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Birchmont has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Birchmont has a population density of 11.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Birchmont is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birchmont is $2,167.

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Birchmont Population

residents (Census 2021)

Birchmont Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$767/wk

$39,884 per year

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Birchmont Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (45) Female 50.0% (45)

Population Density

11.0

people per km²

86 people · 7.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Birchmont Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Birchmont Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

26.9% 7 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

73.1% 19 dwellings

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

Birchmont Country of Birth

Australia

87.2%

England

12.8%

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

Birchmont Religion

No Religion

46.4%

Anglican

22.6%

Catholic

14.3%

Not stated

9.5%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Birchmont Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Birchmont Employment

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Employed full-time

32.3% 21 people

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Employed part-time

12.3% 8 people

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Not in labour force

55.4% 36 people

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

Birchmont Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

16.7%

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

Birchmont Occupation

Community & Personal Service

50.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

33.3%

Clerical & Administrative

16.7%

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

Birchmont Field of Study

Management & Commerce

62.5%

Engineering

37.5%

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

Birchmont Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Birchmont Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk

50.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Birchmont Marital Status

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Married

60.0% 42

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Divorced

11.4% 8

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Never married

28.6% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Birchmont Ancestry

Australian

44.2%

English

41.9%

Scottish

8.1%

Irish

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Birchmont School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

22.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

18.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.2%

Primary — Government

13.6%

Primary — Catholic

13.6%

Secondary — Government

13.6%

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

Birchmont Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 6

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 144

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

Birchmont Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.8% 17

—

Not a volunteer

74.2% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Birchmont Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

70.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Birchmont How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.8%

Did not go to work

28.2%

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

Birchmont Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

28.6%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

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

Birchmont Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.6%

3 bedrooms

13.6%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

5 bedrooms

22.7%

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

Birchmont Population Mobility

24.3%

moved in the last year

35.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Birchmont Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

143

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Birchmont Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

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

Birchmont Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

24.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Birchmont Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.7%

Couple — no children

38.9%

Couple — no children under 15

15.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Birchmont Military Service

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Previously served

8.8% 6

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Never served

91.2% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Birchmont 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

Birchmont Children Ever Born

2 children

57.9%

3 children

15.8%

4 children

26.3%

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

Birchmont When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Birchmont Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.4%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

22.2%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

6.3%

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

Birchmont Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

58.3%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Birchmont Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Birchmont Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

63.6%

Step family — no other children

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Birchmont Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,666/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Birchmont

Your weekly income

≈ $7,219/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $1,336/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Income: $692/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $80/wk

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Income: $742/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $50/wk

Birchmont vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Cramphorne

Pop: 43 Income: $1,069/wk

East Chapman

Pop: 43 Income: $939/wk Rent: $138/wk

East Nannup

Pop: 43 Income: $630/wk Rent: $238/wk

Ngaanyatjarra-Giles

Pop: 43 Income: $1,375/wk

Quindanning

Pop: 43 Income: $784/wk Rent: $250/wk

South Newdegate

Pop: 43 Income: $1,611/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birchmont

What is the population of Birchmont WA?

The population of Birchmont WA is 86 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Birchmont?

The median personal income in Birchmont WA is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Birchmont?

Median rent in Birchmont WA is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Birchmont?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birchmont WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Birchmont?

The median age in Birchmont WA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Birchmont a good suburb to live in?

Birchmont is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 86.The median income is $767/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 50131. All dollar figures in AUD.