Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Elgin WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Elgin WA is 133 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elgin is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Elgin is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Elgin has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Elgin has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elgin is $2,167.

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Elgin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Elgin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$700/wk

$36,400 per year

#5484 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Elgin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (67) Female 50.0% (67)

Population Density

2.2

people per km²

133 people · 60.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Elgin 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Elgin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.1% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.9% 11 dwellings

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

Elgin Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Elgin Religion

No Religion

46.0%

Anglican

21.9%

Not stated

10.9%

Catholic

10.2%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Baptist

2.2%

Pentecostal

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elgin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

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

Elgin Employment

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Employed full-time

45.9% 45 people

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Employed part-time

21.4% 21 people

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Unemployed

7.1% 7 people

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Not in labour force

25.5% 25 people

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

Elgin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

21.4%

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

Elgin Occupation

Managers

32.3%

Clerical & Administrative

19.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.9%

Professionals

9.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

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

Elgin Field of Study

Education

47.1%

Health

29.4%

Engineering

23.5%

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

Elgin Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elgin Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

21.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elgin Marital Status

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Married

60.4% 64

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Divorced

6.6% 7

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Widowed

3.8% 4

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Never married

29.2% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elgin Ancestry

Australian

48.8%

English

27.2%

Scottish

14.2%

Irish

3.7%

Italian

3.7%

Other

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elgin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

57.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

42.9%

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

Elgin Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 239

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

Elgin Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.5% 25

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Not a volunteer

74.5% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elgin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

60.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Elgin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.2%

Truck

8.9%

Walked only

8.9%

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

Elgin Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.2%

2 vehicles

39.5%

3 vehicles

11.6%

4+ vehicles

18.6%

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

Elgin Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.0%

3 bedrooms

52.0%

4 bedrooms

32.0%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

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

Elgin Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

36.0%

moved in the last 5 years

10.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elgin Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

241

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elgin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Elgin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elgin Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.8%

Couple — children under 15

34.0%

One parent — children under 15

11.7%

Couple — no children under 15

10.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elgin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.5% 9

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Did not provide

90.5% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elgin Children Ever Born

No children

22.6%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

25.8%

3 children

41.9%

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

Elgin When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Elgin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.5%

5–14 hours

20.4%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

18.4%

Did not do domestic work

20.4%

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

Elgin Household Size

1 person

29.4%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

17.6%

4 persons

19.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elgin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

100

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Elgin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.0%

Step family — no other children

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elgin Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Elgin

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,075/wk

Rent share 21.8%

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Elgin vs State & National Average

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Pop: 67 Income: $1,359/wk Rent: $168/wk

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Pop: 68 Income: $706/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Pop: 68 Income: $917/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 68 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 68 Income: $928/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 69 Income: $2,333/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elgin

What is the population of Elgin WA?

The population of Elgin WA is 133 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Elgin is ranked #8,099 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elgin?

The median personal income in Elgin WA is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Elgin is ranked #5,484 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elgin?

Median rent in Elgin WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elgin ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Elgin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Elgin 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 Elgin?

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

Is Elgin a good suburb to live in?

Elgin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 133.The median income is $700/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 50480. All dollar figures in AUD.