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Buller WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Buller WA is 159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buller is $841 per week ($43,732 per year). Median rent in Buller is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Buller has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Buller has a population density of 22.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Buller is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buller is $2,167.

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Buller Population

residents (Census 2021)

Buller Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$841/wk

$43,732 per year

#2928 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 1 per bedroom

Buller Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (74) Female 52.9% (83)

Population Density

22.9

people per km²

159 people · 6.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,374

Family income/wk

Buller Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Buller Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.8% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.2% 25 dwellings

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

Buller Country of Birth

Australia

94.9%

England

5.1%

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

Buller Religion

No Religion

52.7%

Anglican

20.7%

Catholic

18.7%

Not stated

4.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Buller Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Buller Employment

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Employed full-time

45.2% 47 people

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Employed part-time

13.5% 14 people

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Not in labour force

41.3% 43 people

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

Buller Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.4%

Bachelor Degree

25.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.9%

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

Buller Occupation

Professionals

27.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.6%

Managers

15.7%

Community & Personal Service

11.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.8%

Sales Workers

5.9%

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

Buller Field of Study

Education

21.8%

Health

18.2%

Engineering

16.4%

Management & Commerce

12.7%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.1%

Society & Culture

7.3%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

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

Buller Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Buller Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

19.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.1%

$4,000+/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Buller Marital Status

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Married

63.7% 79

↔️

Separated

2.4% 3

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Divorced

11.3% 14

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Widowed

4.8% 6

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Never married

17.7% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Buller Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

24.3%

Irish

11.1%

Scottish

10.2%

Other

7.2%

German

3.8%

Italian

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Samoan

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Buller School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.7%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

Secondary — Catholic

16.7%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

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

Buller Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 17

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 295

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

Buller Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.7% 13

—

Not a volunteer

89.3% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Buller Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

64.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Buller How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.3%

Did not go to work

13.1%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

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

Buller Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.0%

1 vehicle

28.4%

2 vehicles

38.8%

3 vehicles

16.4%

4+ vehicles

10.4%

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

Buller Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

25.0%

2 bedrooms

6.3%

3 bedrooms

32.8%

4 bedrooms

26.6%

5 bedrooms

9.4%

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

Buller Population Mobility

14.6%

moved in the last year

39.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Buller Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

305

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Buller Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Stroke

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Buller Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.4%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

10.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Buller Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.1%

Couple — children under 15

39.0%

One parent — children under 15

6.6%

Couple — no children under 15

4.4%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Buller Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 5

👤

Never served

96.2% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Buller Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.4% 14

—

Did not provide

88.6% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Buller Children Ever Born

No children

40.0%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

32.7%

3 children

14.5%

4 children

5.5%

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

Buller When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2020

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

Buller Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

27.4%

15–29 hours

18.5%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

25.0%

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

Buller Household Size

1 person

24.2%

2 persons

47.0%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

7.6%

5 persons

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Buller Where Residents Moved From

Same address

123

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Buller Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Buller Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,781/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in Buller

Your weekly income

≈ $7,718/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $1,526/wk

Rent share 14.3%

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Buller vs State & National Average

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Pop: 80 Income: $860/wk Rent: $264/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $374/wk Rent: $41/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $619/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $924/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 81 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Pop: 82 Income: $979/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buller

What is the population of Buller WA?

The population of Buller WA is 159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.9 people per km².Buller is ranked #7,594 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Buller?

The median personal income in Buller WA is $841 per week, or $43,732 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.Buller is ranked #2,928 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Buller?

Median rent in Buller WA is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Buller ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Buller?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buller WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Buller?

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

Is Buller a good suburb to live in?

Buller is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 159.The median income is $841/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% 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: 50204. All dollar figures in AUD.