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Corrigin WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Corrigin WA is 701 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Corrigin is $771 per week ($40,092 per year). Median rent in Corrigin is $185 per week ($802 per month). Corrigin has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Corrigin has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Corrigin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Corrigin is $867.

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Corrigin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Corrigin Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$771/wk

$40,092 per year

#4115 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$185/wk

$802 per month

#7826 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Corrigin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (346) Female 50.4% (352)

Population Density

1.8

people per km²

701 people · 393.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,775

Family income/wk

Corrigin 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)

Corrigin Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

64.4% 130 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.6% 72 dwellings

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

Corrigin Country of Birth

Australia

96.3%

England

3.7%

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

Corrigin Religion

No Religion

44.4%

Anglican

22.1%

Catholic

11.9%

Not stated

8.7%

Uniting Church

7.7%

Church Christ

2.4%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.5%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Corrigin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Corrigin Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

100.0%

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

Corrigin Employment

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Employed full-time

40.0% 215 people

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Employed part-time

18.2% 98 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 12 people

🏠

Not in labour force

39.5% 212 people

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

Corrigin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.3%

Certificate I/II

9.0%

Postgraduate Degree

1.4%

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

Corrigin Occupation

Managers

19.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.7%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Professionals

13.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Labourers

8.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.8%

Sales Workers

7.3%

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

Corrigin Field of Study

Engineering

26.2%

Management & Commerce

21.3%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Health

10.4%

Agriculture & Environment

9.8%

Education

7.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.6%

Architecture & Building

2.7%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.2%

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

Corrigin Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Corrigin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

12.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Corrigin Marital Status

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Married

50.7% 306

↔️

Separated

3.6% 22

📋

Divorced

10.6% 64

🕊️

Widowed

7.0% 42

👤

Never married

28.0% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Corrigin Ancestry

Australian

37.4%

English

35.3%

Scottish

8.7%

Irish

5.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Italian

2.1%

Other

1.8%

Maori

1.7%

German

1.6%

Dutch

1.0%

Polish

1.0%

Welsh

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Corrigin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.4%

Secondary — Government

27.6%

Pre-school

13.8%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.7%

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

Corrigin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 79

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 1,230

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

Corrigin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

37.8% 210

—

Not a volunteer

62.2% 345

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Corrigin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.7%

$300-$449/mo

10.9%

$450-$599/mo

9.4%

$600-$799/mo

20.3%

$800-$999/mo

14.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Corrigin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.1%

Did not go to work

8.5%

Walked only

6.3%

Other

3.2%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

Bicycle

1.1%

Truck

1.1%

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

Corrigin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.1%

1 vehicle

41.9%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

10.0%

4+ vehicles

6.6%

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

Corrigin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.5%

2 bedrooms

15.4%

3 bedrooms

49.3%

4 bedrooms

26.0%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

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

Corrigin Population Mobility

17.2%

moved in the last year

36.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Corrigin Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,240

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Corrigin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Corrigin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Corrigin Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.7%

Couple — children under 15

36.3%

Couple — no children under 15

8.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Corrigin Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.1% 17

👤

Never served

96.9% 534

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Corrigin Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 63

—

Did not provide

88.4% 481

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Corrigin Children Ever Born

No children

17.4%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

29.6%

3 children

35.2%

4 children

8.1%

5+ children

2.4%

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

Corrigin When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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

Corrigin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.2%

5–14 hours

29.8%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

22.5%

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

Corrigin Household Size

1 person

39.7%

2 persons

39.3%

3 persons

8.0%

4 persons

6.7%

5 persons

4.0%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Corrigin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

526

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Corrigin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.4%

Step family — no other children

20.4%

Blended family — no other children

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Corrigin Schools

schools nearby

government

955

avg ICSEA score

125

total students

Corrigin District High School Government

Combined · K-12 · 125 students

955

ICSEA

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

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Corrigin Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,157/wk

Median Rent $185/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.0%

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

If you earn X in Corrigin

Your weekly income

≈ $5,014/month

Median rent $185/wk

Left after rent $972/wk

Rent share 16.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $5/wk

Corrigin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Leeman

Pop: 351 Income: $548/wk Rent: $210/wk

Kulin

Pop: 352 Income: $756/wk Rent: $170/wk

Frankland River

Pop: 353 Income: $1,020/wk Rent: $155/wk

Jerramungup

Pop: 353 Income: $966/wk Rent: $170/wk

Elleker

Pop: 356 Income: $647/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mullewa

Pop: 356 Income: $492/wk Rent: $148/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Corrigin

What is the population of Corrigin WA?

The population of Corrigin WA is 701 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².Corrigin is ranked #4,499 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Corrigin?

The median personal income in Corrigin WA is $771 per week, or $40,092 per year.The median household income is $1,157 per week.Family income is $1,775 per week.Corrigin is ranked #4,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Corrigin?

Median rent in Corrigin WA is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 16.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Corrigin ranks #7,826 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Corrigin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Corrigin WA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Corrigin?

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

Is Corrigin a good suburb to live in?

Corrigin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 701.The median income is $771/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.0% 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: 50340. All dollar figures in AUD.