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Cardiff WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cardiff WA is 118 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cardiff is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Cardiff is $233 per week ($1,010 per month). Cardiff has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Cardiff has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cardiff is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cardiff is $1,544.

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Cardiff Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cardiff Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

#7429 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$233/wk

$1,010 per month

#6784 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,544/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cardiff Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.6% (68) Female 41.4% (48)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

118 people · 171.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Cardiff Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cardiff Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.5% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.5% 17 dwellings

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

Cardiff Country of Birth

Australia

94.9%

England

5.1%

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

Cardiff Religion

No Religion

46.7%

Othr Protestnt

10.7%

Anglican

9.8%

Catholic

9.0%

Uniting Church

8.2%

Christian (other)

6.6%

Not stated

5.7%

Buddhism

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cardiff Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

32.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

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

Cardiff Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

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

Cardiff Employment

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Employed full-time

32.6% 29 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.0% 16 people

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Not in labour force

49.4% 44 people

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

Cardiff Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

80.6%

Bachelor Degree

9.7%

Certificate I/II

9.7%

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

Cardiff Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

20.8%

Managers

16.7%

Professionals

16.7%

Labourers

16.7%

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

Cardiff Field of Study

Engineering

41.7%

Agriculture & Environment

33.3%

Society & Culture

25.0%

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

Cardiff Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cardiff Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

17.2%

$500-$649/wk

17.2%

$800-$999/wk

17.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.8%

$4,000+/wk

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cardiff Marital Status

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Married

39.8% 39

📋

Divorced

13.3% 13

🕊️

Widowed

6.1% 6

👤

Never married

40.8% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cardiff Ancestry

English

36.2%

Australian

15.8%

Other

10.7%

Scottish

9.0%

South African

7.3%

Irish

6.8%

Italian

4.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

German

2.8%

Dutch

2.3%

Indian

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cardiff School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.4%

Secondary — Government

36.4%

Primary — Catholic

27.3%

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

Cardiff Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 7

✅

No need for assistance

96.7% 206

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

Cardiff Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.9% 19

—

Not a volunteer

79.1% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cardiff Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

41.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cardiff How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.3%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Bus

9.5%

Car (passenger)

9.5%

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

Cardiff Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.4%

2 vehicles

32.4%

3 vehicles

16.2%

4+ vehicles

18.9%

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

Cardiff Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.8%

3 bedrooms

54.1%

4 bedrooms

21.6%

5 bedrooms

13.5%

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

Cardiff Population Mobility

10.4%

moved in the last year

21.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cardiff Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

229

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cardiff Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Cardiff Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

30.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

8.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,500+/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cardiff Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.2%

Couple — no children

28.9%

Couple — no children under 15

18.9%

One parent — no children under 15

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cardiff Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.3% 3

👤

Never served

96.7% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cardiff Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

20.0% 19

—

Did not provide

80.0% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cardiff Children Ever Born

2 children

62.5%

3 children

37.5%

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

Cardiff When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Cardiff Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.8%

5–14 hours

17.9%

15–29 hours

26.3%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

25.3%

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

Cardiff Household Size

1 person

30.4%

2 persons

47.8%

3 persons

6.5%

4 persons

6.5%

5 persons

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cardiff Where Residents Moved From

Same address

103

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Cardiff Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cardiff Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $233/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Cardiff

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $233/wk

Left after rent $954/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardiff

What is the population of Cardiff WA?

The population of Cardiff WA is 118 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Cardiff is ranked #8,473 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cardiff?

The median personal income in Cardiff WA is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Cardiff is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cardiff?

Median rent in Cardiff WA is $233 per week ($1,010 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cardiff ranks #6,784 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cardiff?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cardiff WA is $1,544. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cardiff?

The median age in Cardiff WA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cardiff a good suburb to live in?

Cardiff is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 118.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 50259. All dollar figures in AUD.