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Drome WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Drome WA is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Drome is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Drome is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Drome has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Drome has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drome is $3,250.

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Drome Population

residents (Census 2021)

Drome Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$749/wk

$38,948 per year

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$3,250/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Drome Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.0% (23) Female 54.0% (27)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

52 people · 49.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Drome Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

40-44

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Drome Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.5% 3 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.5% 5 dwellings

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

Drome Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Drome Religion

No Religion

29.8%

Anglican

21.1%

Catholic

19.3%

Baptist

14.0%

Pentecostal

8.8%

Not stated

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Drome Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.5%

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

Drome Employment

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Employed full-time

44.4% 16 people

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Employed part-time

13.9% 5 people

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Not in labour force

41.7% 15 people

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

Drome Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Drome Occupation

Professionals

37.5%

Community & Personal Service

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

18.8%

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

Drome Field of Study

Education

50.0%

Engineering

25.0%

Society & Culture

25.0%

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

Drome Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Drome Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

26.7%

$650-$799/wk

26.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

20.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Drome Marital Status

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Married

75.8% 25

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Separated

9.1% 3

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Never married

15.2% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Drome Ancestry

Australian

50.0%

English

21.2%

Scottish

9.1%

Irish

6.1%

Croatian

4.5%

Italian

4.5%

Other

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Drome School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

45.5%

Primary — Government

27.3%

Primary — Catholic

27.3%

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

Drome Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 102

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

Drome Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.6% 8

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Not a volunteer

71.4% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Drome Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Drome How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Drome Car Ownership

2 vehicles

53.3%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

26.7%

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

Drome Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

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

Drome Population Mobility

31.4%

moved in the last year

79.5%

moved in the last 5 years

53.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Drome Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Drome Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Drome Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$150-$299/wk

24.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

18.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Drome Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.7%

Couple — no children

28.9%

One parent — children under 15

18.4%

Couple — no children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Drome Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.9% 4

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Did not provide

87.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Drome Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.9%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

19.4%

30+ hours

13.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.4%

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

Drome Household Size

1 person

18.8%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

18.8%

4 persons

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Drome Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Drome Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Drome Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,458/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.6%

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

If you earn X in Drome

Your weekly income

≈ $6,318/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,158/wk

Rent share 20.6%

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Drome vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

North Stirlings

Pop: 26 Income: $1,374/wk Rent: $25/wk

North Trayning

Pop: 26 Income: $1,199/wk Rent: $100/wk

Talbot West

Pop: 26 Income: $450/wk Rent: $180/wk

Badjaling

Pop: 26 Income: $474/wk Rent: $50/wk

Hulongine

Pop: 26 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $150/wk

Buniche

Pop: 26 Income: $1,312/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drome

What is the population of Drome WA?

The population of Drome WA is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Drome?

The median personal income in Drome WA is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Drome?

Median rent in Drome WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Drome?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Drome WA is $3,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Drome?

The median age in Drome WA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Drome a good suburb to live in?

Drome is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 52.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% 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: 50425. All dollar figures in AUD.