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Connolly WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Connolly WA is 3,675 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Connolly is $948 per week ($49,296 per year). Median rent in Connolly is $415 per week ($1,798 per month). Connolly has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Connolly has a population density of 1300.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Connolly is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Connolly is $2,167.

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Connolly Population

residents (Census 2021)

Connolly Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$948/wk

$49,296 per year

#1638 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$415/wk

$1,798 per month

#1663 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Connolly Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (1,805) Female 50.9% (1,872)

Population Density

1300.2

people per km²

3,675 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,664

Family income/wk

Connolly 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)

Connolly Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

48.2% 541 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.8% 582 dwellings

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

Connolly Country of Birth

Australia

61.6%

England

35.9%

Canada

0.8%

Germany

0.5%

Hong Kong

0.4%

India

0.4%

France

0.3%

Indonesia

0.2%

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

Connolly Religion

No Religion

43.7%

Catholic

23.4%

Anglican

19.5%

Not stated

5.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Baptist

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Connolly Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.4%

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

Connolly Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

33.7%

Other

15.8%

Arabic

10.5%

Japan

8.4%

Thai

7.4%

German

7.4%

Polish

6.3%

Mandarin

5.3%

Gujarati

5.3%

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

Connolly Employment

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Employed full-time

41.3% 1,197 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.3% 734 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.9% 85 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.4% 881 people

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

Connolly Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.0%

Bachelor Degree

29.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Postgraduate Degree

8.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Connolly Occupation

Professionals

29.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.4%

Managers

17.2%

Clerical & Administrative

12.2%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Sales Workers

4.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

Labourers

3.2%

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

Connolly Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Engineering

20.4%

Health

11.9%

Education

11.0%

Society & Culture

9.4%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.2%

Information Technology

3.1%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

0.9%

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

Connolly Dwelling Types

Separate house

86.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

9.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Connolly Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

0.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Connolly Marital Status

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Married

59.7% 1,848

↔️

Separated

2.5% 76

📋

Divorced

7.6% 236

🕊️

Widowed

3.9% 120

👤

Never married

26.4% 816

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Connolly Ancestry

English

42.8%

Australian

18.6%

Irish

10.2%

Scottish

9.7%

Other

6.1%

Italian

2.7%

South African

2.1%

Dutch

2.0%

German

1.8%

Chinese

1.6%

Welsh

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Connolly School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.2%

Secondary — Government

19.7%

Secondary — Catholic

14.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.1%

Primary — Catholic

8.9%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Pre-school

7.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.2%

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

Connolly Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.1% 217

✅

No need for assistance

96.9% 6,852

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

Connolly Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.7% 467

—

Not a volunteer

84.3% 2,501

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Connolly Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Connolly How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.2%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Train

3.6%

Other

1.6%

Walked only

1.2%

Truck

0.8%

Bicycle

0.5%

Bus

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

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

Connolly Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.6%

1 vehicle

26.6%

2 vehicles

45.4%

3 vehicles

17.7%

4+ vehicles

9.7%

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

Connolly Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

3.5%

3 bedrooms

25.7%

4 bedrooms

56.6%

5 bedrooms

12.1%

6+ bedrooms

2.0%

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

Connolly Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

31.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Connolly Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

7,028

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Connolly Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

250

Arthritis

133

Asthma

116

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Connolly Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Connolly Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.6%

Couple — no children

29.5%

Couple — no children under 15

25.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Connolly Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 6

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

🏅

Previously served

2.5% 73

👤

Never served

97.2% 2,893

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Connolly Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.8% 320

—

Did not provide

89.2% 2,635

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Connolly Children Ever Born

No children

26.2%

1 child

9.6%

2 children

39.9%

3 children

17.9%

4 children

6.0%

5+ children

0.3%

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

Connolly When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

119

1971–1980

168

1981–1990

354

1991–2000

254

2001–2010

585

2011–2015

228

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Connolly Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

7.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.6%

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

Connolly Household Size

1 person

16.4%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

17.9%

4 persons

18.3%

5 persons

6.6%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Connolly Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,145

Moved from WA

287

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

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

Connolly Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

13.7%

Blended family — no other children

2.4%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Connolly Schools

schools nearby

government

1046

avg ICSEA score

14,206

total students

Lake Joondalup Baptist College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,282 students

1102

ICSEA

St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 587 students

1086

ICSEA

Francis Jordan Catholic School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 319 students

1085

ICSEA

Mullaloo Beach Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 294 students

1077

ICSEA

Burns Beach Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 425 students

1074

ICSEA

Prendiville Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,086 students

1073

ICSEA

Mullaloo Heights Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 236 students

1070

ICSEA

Beaumaris Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 516 students

1070

ICSEA

Edgewater Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 414 students

1064

ICSEA

Connolly Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 384 students

1062

ICSEA

Mater Dei College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,047 students

1056

ICSEA

Ocean Reef Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,353 students

1055

ICSEA

Beldon Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 75 students

1049

ICSEA

Currambine Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 758 students

1045

ICSEA

Ocean Reef Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 192 students

1043

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 30 schools

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

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Connolly Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,304/wk

Median Rent $415/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.0%

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

If you earn X in Connolly

Your weekly income

≈ $9,984/month

Median rent $415/wk

Left after rent $1,889/wk

Rent share 18.0%

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Connolly vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Harvey

Pop: 3,462 Income: $742/wk Rent: $280/wk

Haynes

Pop: 2,417 Income: $1,008/wk Rent: $385/wk

Helena Valley

Pop: 4,130 Income: $872/wk Rent: $400/wk

Henley Brook

Pop: 2,500 Income: $771/wk Rent: $370/wk

Highgate (WA)

Pop: 2,326 Income: $1,194/wk Rent: $365/wk

Hilbert

Pop: 4,165 Income: $1,034/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Connolly

What is the population of Connolly WA?

The population of Connolly WA is 3,675 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1300.2 people per km².Connolly is ranked #2,057 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Connolly?

The median personal income in Connolly WA is $948 per week, or $49,296 per year.The median household income is $2,304 per week.Family income is $2,664 per week.Connolly is ranked #1,638 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Connolly?

Median rent in Connolly WA is $415 per week ($1,798 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Connolly ranks #1,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Connolly?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Connolly 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 Connolly?

The median age in Connolly WA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Connolly a good suburb to live in?

Connolly is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,675.The median income is $948/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% 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: 50318. All dollar figures in AUD.