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Boorara Brook WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Boorara Brook WA is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boorara Brook is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Boorara Brook is $145 per week ($628 per month). Boorara Brook has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Boorara Brook has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorara Brook is $650.

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Boorara Brook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Boorara Brook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$612/wk

$31,824 per year

#6898 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$145/wk

$628 per month

#8371 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$650/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Boorara Brook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (77) Female 46.5% (67)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

143 people · 280.3 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,199

Family income/wk

Boorara Brook Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

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)

Boorara Brook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

93.0% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

7.0% 3 dwellings

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

Boorara Brook Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Boorara Brook Religion

No Religion

49.7%

Anglican

19.6%

Catholic

8.4%

Not stated

7.7%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.8%

Other Religions Tot

2.8%

Buddhism

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Boorara Brook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

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

Boorara Brook Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese

100.0%

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

Boorara Brook Employment

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Employed full-time

27.2% 28 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 21 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 3 people

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Not in labour force

49.5% 51 people

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

Boorara Brook Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.6%

Certificate III/IV

34.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Postgraduate Degree

7.7%

Certificate I/II

7.7%

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

Boorara Brook Occupation

Managers

43.6%

Labourers

20.5%

Community & Personal Service

12.8%

Professionals

7.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.7%

Clerical & Administrative

7.7%

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

Boorara Brook Field of Study

Engineering

20.8%

Management & Commerce

20.8%

Health

16.7%

Society & Culture

16.7%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

Education

12.5%

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

Boorara Brook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Boorara Brook Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

22.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

17.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Boorara Brook Marital Status

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Married

44.5% 53

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Separated

6.7% 8

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Divorced

16.8% 20

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Widowed

8.4% 10

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Never married

23.5% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Boorara Brook Ancestry

English

38.3%

Australian

22.2%

Irish

13.3%

Scottish

8.9%

Other

5.0%

Chinese

3.3%

Dutch

3.3%

German

2.8%

Italian

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Boorara Brook School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

56.3%

Secondary — Catholic

25.0%

Primary — Government

18.8%

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

Boorara Brook Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.5% 9

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No need for assistance

96.5% 245

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

Boorara Brook Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.4% 40

—

Not a volunteer

64.6% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Boorara Brook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.2%

Did not go to work

17.9%

Bus

12.8%

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

Boorara Brook Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.7%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

18.3%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Boorara Brook Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

23.6%

3 bedrooms

38.2%

4 bedrooms

29.1%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

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

Boorara Brook Population Mobility

13.8%

moved in the last year

23.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Boorara Brook Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

261

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Boorara Brook Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Boorara Brook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

9.5%

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$800-$999/wk

17.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Boorara Brook Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.3%

Couple — children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

14.9%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Boorara Brook Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 4

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Never served

96.4% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Boorara Brook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 18

—

Did not provide

83.2% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Boorara Brook Children Ever Born

No children

8.8%

1 child

23.5%

2 children

41.2%

3 children

17.6%

4 children

8.8%

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

Boorara Brook When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2018

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

Boorara Brook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.9%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

22.9%

30+ hours

19.5%

Did not do domestic work

19.5%

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

Boorara Brook Household Size

1 person

41.7%

2 persons

38.3%

3 persons

5.0%

4 persons

6.7%

5 persons

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Boorara Brook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

112

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Boorara Brook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

58.3%

Step family — no other children

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Boorara Brook Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $900/wk

Median Rent $145/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.1%

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

If you earn X in Boorara Brook

Your weekly income

≈ $3,900/month

Median rent $145/wk

Left after rent $755/wk

Rent share 16.1%

Boorara Brook vs State & National Average

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Pop: 72 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $246/wk

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Pop: 72 Income: $769/wk

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Pop: 72 Income: $669/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boorara Brook

What is the population of Boorara Brook WA?

The population of Boorara Brook WA is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Boorara Brook is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boorara Brook?

The median personal income in Boorara Brook WA is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,199 per week.Boorara Brook is ranked #6,898 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boorara Brook?

Median rent in Boorara Brook WA is $145 per week ($628 per month).Rent represents 16.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Boorara Brook ranks #8,371 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boorara Brook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boorara Brook WA is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boorara Brook?

The median age in Boorara Brook WA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boorara Brook a good suburb to live in?

Boorara Brook is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 143.The median income is $612/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.1% 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: 50151. All dollar figures in AUD.