Suburbs Blythewood

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Blythewood WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blythewood WA is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blythewood is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Blythewood is $213 per week ($923 per month). Blythewood has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Blythewood has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blythewood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blythewood is $728.

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📍 Blythewood, Western Australia — 32.6786°S, 115.8497°E

Blythewood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Blythewood Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$213/wk
$923 per month
👤
Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$728/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 1 per bedroom

Blythewood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (44) Female 45.7% (37)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
85 people · 42.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,224
Family income/wk

Blythewood Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
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)

Blythewood Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
89.7% 26 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
10.3% 3 dwellings

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

Blythewood Country of Birth

Australia
90.2%
England
9.8%

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

Blythewood Religion

No Religion
53.3%
Anglican
33.3%
Catholic
9.3%
Not stated
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blythewood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%

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

Blythewood Employment

💼
Employed full-time
31.7% 20 people
⏰
Employed part-time
17.5% 11 people
🔍
Unemployed
6.3% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
44.4% 28 people

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

Blythewood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
73.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.4%
Bachelor Degree
11.5%

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

Blythewood Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
72.7%
Managers
27.3%

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

Blythewood Field of Study

Engineering
35.7%
Architecture & Building
35.7%
Education
28.6%

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

Blythewood Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blythewood Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
13.9%
$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
13.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blythewood Marital Status

💍
Married
42.3% 30
↔️
Separated
7.0% 5
📋
Divorced
21.1% 15
🕊️
Widowed
7.0% 5
👤
Never married
22.5% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blythewood Ancestry

Australian
39.8%
English
36.7%
Scottish
15.3%
Irish
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blythewood School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
40.0%
Pre-school
30.0%
Secondary — Government
30.0%

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

Blythewood Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.1% 7
✅
No need for assistance
95.9% 165

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

Blythewood Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.9% 14
—
Not a volunteer
79.1% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blythewood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.1%
Did not go to work
38.9%

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

Blythewood Car Ownership

1 vehicle
38.9%
2 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
11.1%

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

Blythewood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
25.9%
3 bedrooms
37.0%
4 bedrooms
37.0%

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

Blythewood Population Mobility

22.1%
moved in the last year
63.9%
moved in the last 5 years
10.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blythewood Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
158
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blythewood Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
11
Diabetes
7
Cancer
4
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Blythewood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
21.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
17.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blythewood Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.3%
Couple — children under 15
41.4%
One parent — children under 15
5.2%
One parent — no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blythewood Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.5% 5
👤
Never served
92.5% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blythewood Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
8.8% 6
—
Did not provide
91.2% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blythewood Children Ever Born

No children
19.0%
2 children
57.1%
4 children
23.8%

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

Blythewood When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1981–1990
6

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

Blythewood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.5%
5–14 hours
20.7%
15–29 hours
17.2%
30+ hours
19.0%
Did not do domestic work
27.6%

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

Blythewood Household Size

1 person
40.5%
2 persons
42.9%
4 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blythewood Where Residents Moved From

Same address
60
Moved from WA
15

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

Blythewood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blythewood Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,083/wk
Median Rent $213/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.7%

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

If you earn X in Blythewood

≈ $4,693/month
Median rent $213/wk
Left after rent $870/wk
Rent share 19.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Beverley (WA)
Income: $520/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $13/wk
Wagin
Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $18/wk
Rangeway
Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $13/wk
Fitzroy Crossing
Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $113/wk
Halls Creek (WA)
Income: $452/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $88/wk

Blythewood 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 Blythewood

What is the population of Blythewood WA?

The population of Blythewood WA is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Blythewood?

The median personal income in Blythewood WA is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $1,083 per week.Family income is $1,224 per week.

How much is rent in Blythewood?

Median rent in Blythewood WA is $213 per week ($923 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Blythewood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blythewood WA is $728. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blythewood?

The median age in Blythewood WA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blythewood a good suburb to live in?

Blythewood is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 85.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 50133. All dollar figures in AUD.