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Bookara WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bookara WA is 149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bookara is $661 per week ($34,372 per year). Median rent in Bookara is $225 per week ($975 per month). Bookara has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Bookara has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bookara is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bookara is $1,760.

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Bookara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bookara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$661/wk

$34,372 per year

#6140 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,760/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bookara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (82) Female 44.6% (66)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

149 people · 141.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,924

Family income/wk

Bookara Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Bookara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.0% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.0% 18 dwellings

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

Bookara Country of Birth

Australia

92.5%

England

7.5%

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

Bookara Religion

No Religion

46.7%

Anglican

20.0%

Catholic

15.3%

Not stated

14.0%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bookara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Bookara Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bookara Employment

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Employed full-time

31.3% 31 people

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Employed part-time

22.2% 22 people

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Unemployed

4.0% 4 people

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Not in labour force

42.4% 42 people

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

Bookara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

35.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.0%

Certificate I/II

7.5%

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

Bookara Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.2%

Professionals

20.5%

Managers

17.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.9%

Clerical & Administrative

15.4%

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

Bookara Field of Study

Society & Culture

20.0%

Engineering

16.7%

Agriculture & Environment

16.7%

Health

13.3%

Management & Commerce

13.3%

Architecture & Building

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.0%

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

Bookara Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bookara Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

11.9%

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bookara Marital Status

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Married

59.4% 76

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Divorced

11.7% 15

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Widowed

3.1% 4

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Never married

25.8% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bookara Ancestry

Australian

34.3%

English

32.6%

German

6.2%

Irish

5.1%

New Zealander

4.5%

Maori

3.9%

Dutch

2.8%

Italian

2.8%

Scottish

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Welsh

1.7%

Other

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bookara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.5%

Secondary — Catholic

35.5%

Secondary — Government

19.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.7%

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

Bookara Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 9

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 256

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

Bookara Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.3% 20

—

Not a volunteer

81.7% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bookara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bookara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

58.5%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Car (passenger)

7.7%

Walked only

7.7%

Other

7.7%

Bus

4.6%

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

Bookara Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.3%

2 vehicles

38.9%

3 vehicles

22.2%

4+ vehicles

30.6%

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

Bookara Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.8%

2 bedrooms

17.6%

3 bedrooms

39.2%

4 bedrooms

25.5%

5 bedrooms

9.8%

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

Bookara Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

39.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bookara Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

264

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bookara Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Bookara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

10.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bookara Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.2%

Couple — children under 15

36.6%

Couple — no children under 15

20.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bookara Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 3

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Never served

97.1% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bookara Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

5.4% 6

—

Did not provide

94.6% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bookara Children Ever Born

No children

45.5%

1 child

12.1%

2 children

24.2%

3 children

18.2%

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

Bookara When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2011–2015

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

Bookara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.2%

5–14 hours

34.2%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

5.3%

Did not do domestic work

32.5%

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

Bookara Household Size

1 person

19.2%

2 persons

38.5%

3 persons

11.5%

4 persons

21.2%

5 persons

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bookara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

108

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Bookara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bookara Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,542/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.6%

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

If you earn X in Bookara

Your weekly income

≈ $6,682/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $1,317/wk

Rent share 14.6%

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Bookara vs State & National Average

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Pop: 75 Income: $687/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 75 Income: $619/wk Rent: $250/wk

Nangeenan

Pop: 75 Income: $724/wk Rent: $150/wk

North Jindong

Pop: 75 Income: $693/wk Rent: $238/wk

Tutunup

Pop: 75 Income: $914/wk Rent: $330/wk

Konnongorring

Pop: 76 Income: $949/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bookara

What is the population of Bookara WA?

The population of Bookara WA is 149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Bookara is ranked #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bookara?

The median personal income in Bookara WA is $661 per week, or $34,372 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $1,924 per week.Bookara is ranked #6,140 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bookara?

Median rent in Bookara WA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bookara ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bookara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bookara WA is $1,760. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bookara?

The median age in Bookara WA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bookara a good suburb to live in?

Bookara is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 149.The median income is $661/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% 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: 50145. All dollar figures in AUD.