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Bobalong WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bobalong WA is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bobalong is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Bobalong is $185 per week ($802 per month). Bobalong has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Bobalong has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bobalong is $900.

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Bobalong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bobalong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$762/wk

$39,624 per year

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Median Rent

$185/wk

$802 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$900/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bobalong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (26) Female 45.8% (22)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

45 people · 169.3 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,249

Family income/wk

Bobalong Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bobalong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

78.6% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

21.4% 3 dwellings

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

Bobalong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bobalong Religion

No Religion

54.1%

Catholic

18.9%

Anglican

16.2%

Not stated

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bobalong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.1%

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

Bobalong Employment

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Employed full-time

75.0% 21 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 7 people

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

Bobalong Qualifications

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

100.0%

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

Bobalong Occupation

Managers

64.7%

Professionals

17.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

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

Bobalong Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Agriculture & Environment

33.3%

Education

33.3%

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

Bobalong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bobalong Marital Status

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Married

59.4% 19

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Never married

40.6% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bobalong Ancestry

Australian

56.1%

English

21.1%

Scottish

12.3%

Irish

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bobalong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

50.0%

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

Bobalong Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 78

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

Bobalong Volunteering

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Volunteer

48.4% 15

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Not a volunteer

51.6% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bobalong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Walked only

16.7%

Did not go to work

16.7%

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

Bobalong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

38.5%

3 vehicles

38.5%

4+ vehicles

23.1%

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

Bobalong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

38.5%

3 bedrooms

23.1%

4 bedrooms

38.5%

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

Bobalong Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

21.1%

moved in the last 5 years

79.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bobalong Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bobalong Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

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

Bobalong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk

25.0%

$800-$999/wk

25.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

25.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bobalong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.1%

Couple — no children

45.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bobalong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.2% 7

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Did not provide

78.8% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bobalong Children Ever Born

2 children

37.5%

3 children

62.5%

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

Bobalong When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Bobalong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.2%

5–14 hours

24.2%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

27.3%

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

Bobalong Household Size

2 persons

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bobalong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bobalong Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,624/wk

Median Rent $185/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.4%

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

If you earn X in Bobalong

Your weekly income

≈ $7,037/month

Median rent $185/wk

Left after rent $1,439/wk

Rent share 11.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $5/wk

Bobalong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Benjaberring

Pop: 23 Income: $849/wk Rent: $175/wk

Tardun

Pop: 23 Income: $459/wk Rent: $200/wk

Greenwoods Valley

Pop: 23 Income: $949/wk

Hamelin Pool

Pop: 23 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $269/wk

Kojaneerup South

Pop: 23 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $76/wk

Lake Camm

Pop: 23 Income: $1,781/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bobalong

What is the population of Bobalong WA?

The population of Bobalong WA is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Bobalong?

The median personal income in Bobalong WA is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,249 per week.

How much is rent in Bobalong?

Median rent in Bobalong WA is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 11.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bobalong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bobalong WA is $900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bobalong?

The median age in Bobalong WA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bobalong a good suburb to live in?

Bobalong is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 45.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.4% 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: 50135. All dollar figures in AUD.