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Carmel WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carmel WA is 754 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carmel is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Carmel is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Carmel has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Carmel has a population density of 64.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carmel is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carmel is $2,162.

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Carmel Population

residents (Census 2021)

Carmel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$850/wk

$44,200 per year

#2768 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$345/wk

$1,495 per month

#3520 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,162/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Carmel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (414) Female 45.2% (342)

Population Density

64.3

people per km²

754 people · 11.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,486

Family income/wk

Carmel 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carmel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.9% 109 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.1% 86 dwellings

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

Carmel Country of Birth

Australia

89.0%

England

11.0%

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

Carmel Religion

No Religion

36.9%

Catholic

25.1%

Not stated

12.3%

Anglican

10.0%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

8.4%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carmel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

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

Carmel Languages Spoken at Home

Other

37.8%

Italian

24.3%

Australian Indigenous

10.8%

French

10.8%

German

8.1%

Vietnamese

8.1%

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

Carmel Employment

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Employed full-time

40.0% 213 people

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Employed part-time

20.3% 108 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 11 people

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Not in labour force

37.6% 200 people

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

Carmel Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.2%

Certificate III/IV

32.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Postgraduate Degree

5.3%

Certificate I/II

4.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.6%

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

Carmel Occupation

Professionals

26.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.3%

Managers

17.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

Community & Personal Service

10.2%

Sales Workers

6.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

Labourers

3.7%

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

Carmel Field of Study

Engineering

24.4%

Management & Commerce

14.6%

Health

12.2%

Education

11.8%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Society & Culture

7.9%

Agriculture & Environment

5.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.9%

Creative Arts

3.1%

Information Technology

2.8%

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

Carmel Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carmel Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.1%

$4,000+/wk

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carmel Marital Status

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Married

54.2% 332

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Separated

2.9% 18

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Divorced

7.7% 47

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Widowed

3.9% 24

👤

Never married

31.2% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carmel Ancestry

English

34.2%

Australian

27.8%

Italian

10.0%

Scottish

7.8%

Irish

6.0%

Other

4.4%

German

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Dutch

1.7%

Polish

1.3%

Sri Lankan

0.9%

South African

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carmel School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.8%

Secondary — Catholic

14.5%

Secondary — Government

12.8%

Primary — Catholic

12.2%

Primary — Government

11.6%

Vocational Education

10.5%

Pre-school

9.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

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

Carmel Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.8% 38

✅

No need for assistance

97.2% 1,310

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

Carmel Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.8% 114

—

Not a volunteer

79.2% 435

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carmel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

5.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carmel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.9%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

Walked only

4.7%

Truck

1.4%

Other

1.0%

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

Carmel Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.2%

2 vehicles

40.4%

3 vehicles

25.1%

4+ vehicles

23.3%

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

Carmel Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.1%

3 bedrooms

34.4%

4 bedrooms

39.0%

5 bedrooms

15.6%

6+ bedrooms

6.9%

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

Carmel Population Mobility

5.9%

moved in the last year

27.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carmel Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,406

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carmel Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Dementia

Stroke

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

Carmel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$1-$149/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carmel Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.9%

Couple — no children

26.7%

Couple — no children under 15

21.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carmel Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 12

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Never served

97.8% 538

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carmel Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 81

—

Did not provide

85.3% 470

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carmel Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

33.5%

3 children

21.5%

4 children

4.8%

5+ children

2.0%

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

Carmel When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Carmel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.0%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

15.1%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

19.7%

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

Carmel Household Size

1 person

11.4%

2 persons

41.1%

3 persons

12.3%

4 persons

19.6%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carmel Where Residents Moved From

Same address

637

Moved from WA

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

Carmel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.4%

Step family — no other children

12.4%

Blended family — no other children

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carmel Schools

schools nearby

government

1060

avg ICSEA score

835

total students

Carmel Adventist College Primary School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 141 students

1081

ICSEA

Kalamunda Christian School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 150 students

1080

ICSEA

Walliston Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 344 students

1041

ICSEA

Carmel Adventist College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 200 students

1039

ICSEA

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

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Carmel Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,345/wk

Median Rent $345/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in Carmel

Your weekly income

≈ $10,162/month

Median rent $345/wk

Left after rent $2,000/wk

Rent share 14.7%

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Carmel vs State & National Average

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Pop: 377 Income: $831/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 378 Income: $783/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wickepin

Pop: 380 Income: $731/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 384 Income: $1,013/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 388 Income: $315/wk Rent: $75/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmel

What is the population of Carmel WA?

The population of Carmel WA is 754 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 64.3 people per km².Carmel is ranked #4,384 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carmel?

The median personal income in Carmel WA is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $2,345 per week.Family income is $2,486 per week.Carmel is ranked #2,768 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carmel?

Median rent in Carmel WA is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carmel ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carmel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carmel WA is $2,162. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carmel?

The median age in Carmel WA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carmel a good suburb to live in?

Carmel is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 754.The median income is $850/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 50265. All dollar figures in AUD.