Borden WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Borden WA is 37 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Borden is $483 per week ($25,116 per year). Median rent in Borden is $225 per week ($975 per month). Borden has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Borden has a population density of 47.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (84% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Borden is $477.

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Borden Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Borden Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$483/wk
$25,116 per year
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$477/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Borden Demographics

Gender Split

Male 69.4% (25) Female 30.6% (11)

Population Density

47.0
people per km²
37 people · 0.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$687
Family income/wk

Borden Age Distribution

5-9
20-24
30-34
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Borden Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 3 dwellings

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

Borden Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Borden Religion

No Religion
83.9%
Anglican
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Borden Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
57.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
24.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%

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

Borden Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 10 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 7 people
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Not in labour force
43.3% 13 people

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

Borden Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Borden Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Borden Marital Status

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Married
57.1% 16
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Separated
10.7% 3
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Never married
32.1% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Borden Ancestry

Australian
54.5%
English
36.4%
Dutch
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Borden School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Borden Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 55

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

Borden Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.1% 3
Not a volunteer
88.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Borden Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Borden How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Borden Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.6%
2 vehicles
47.1%
3 vehicles
35.3%

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

Borden Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
78.6%
5 bedrooms
21.4%

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

Borden Population Mobility

9.4%
moved in the last year
24.2%
moved in the last 5 years
54.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Borden Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
54
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Borden Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
40.0%
$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Borden Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.3%
Couple — no children
40.0%
One parent — children under 15
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Borden Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 7
Did not provide
80.0% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Borden Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
20.0%
15–29 hours
25.0%
Did not do domestic work
55.0%

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

Borden Household Size

1 person
44.4%
2 persons
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Borden Where Residents Moved From

Same address
29
Moved from WA
5

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

Borden Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Borden Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1034
avg ICSEA score
24
total students
Borden Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 24 students
1034
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Borden Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $725/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Borden

≈ $3,142/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $500/wk
Rent share 31.0%

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Borden vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Borden

What is the population of Borden WA?

The population of Borden WA is 37 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 47.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Borden?

The median personal income in Borden WA is $483 per week, or $25,116 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $687 per week.

How much is rent in Borden?

Median rent in Borden WA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 31.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Borden?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Borden WA is $477. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Borden?

The median age in Borden WA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Borden a good suburb to live in?

Borden is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 37.The median income is $483/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50155. All dollar figures in AUD.