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Embleton WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Embleton WA is 3,600 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Embleton is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in Embleton is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Embleton has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Embleton has a population density of 2059.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Embleton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Embleton is $1,842.

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Embleton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Embleton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$812/wk

$42,224 per year

#3389 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,842/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Embleton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (1,808) Female 49.8% (1,797)

Population Density

2059.7

people per km²

3,600 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,209

Family income/wk

Embleton 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)

Embleton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.4% 331 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.6% 554 dwellings

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

Embleton Country of Birth

Australia

81.3%

England

7.1%

India

4.2%

China

3.8%

Iran

1.0%

Brazil

0.6%

Indonesia

0.6%

Canada

0.5%

Germany

0.5%

Croatia

0.4%

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

Embleton Religion

No Religion

46.4%

Catholic

25.6%

Not stated

7.5%

Anglican

6.9%

Buddhism

5.7%

Hinduism

2.7%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Islam

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Embleton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.5%

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

Embleton Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

22.3%

Other

21.1%

Vietnamese

18.6%

SAL Tot

11.3%

Cantonese

7.9%

Italian

7.3%

SAL Tagalog

6.5%

IAL Nepali

5.1%

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

Embleton Employment

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Employed full-time

41.9% 1,131 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 547 people

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Unemployed

4.9% 132 people

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Not in labour force

33.0% 892 people

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

Embleton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.9%

Certificate III/IV

31.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.6%

Postgraduate Degree

9.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Embleton Occupation

Professionals

31.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.8%

Managers

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

Labourers

5.8%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

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

Embleton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.8%

Engineering

15.6%

Society & Culture

13.1%

Health

10.6%

Education

7.5%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Creative Arts

5.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Information Technology

4.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

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

Embleton Dwelling Types

Separate house

88.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Embleton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Embleton Marital Status

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Married

39.5% 1,174

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Separated

3.8% 113

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Divorced

10.2% 303

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Widowed

6.5% 194

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Never married

40.0% 1,191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Embleton Ancestry

English

25.3%

Australian

20.4%

Other

15.0%

Chinese

7.1%

Irish

6.9%

Scottish

6.1%

Italian

5.1%

Vietnamese

4.2%

Indian

3.0%

Filipino

2.6%

German

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Embleton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.0%

Secondary — Government

19.1%

Vocational Education

15.6%

Pre-school

11.4%

Primary — Catholic

10.2%

Secondary — Catholic

7.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

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

Embleton Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.2% 558

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No need for assistance

91.8% 6,238

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

Embleton Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.5% 380

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Not a volunteer

86.5% 2,438

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Embleton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.3%

$300-$449/mo

0.6%

$600-$799/mo

1.6%

$800-$999/mo

3.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Embleton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.4%

Did not go to work

11.5%

Bus

7.7%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

Train

1.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.2%

Other

1.1%

Bicycle

1.1%

Walked only

0.7%

Truck

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

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

Embleton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.3%

1 vehicle

38.5%

2 vehicles

41.9%

3 vehicles

9.0%

4+ vehicles

5.2%

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

Embleton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.3%

2 bedrooms

11.5%

3 bedrooms

57.0%

4 bedrooms

27.6%

5 bedrooms

2.0%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Embleton Population Mobility

14.9%

moved in the last year

46.6%

moved in the last 5 years

6.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Embleton Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

184

Indigenous residents

6,660

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Embleton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

355

Asthma

147

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Embleton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Embleton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.1%

Couple — no children

25.1%

Couple — no children under 15

14.4%

One parent — no children under 15

9.5%

One parent — children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Embleton Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 4

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 5

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Previously served

2.6% 74

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Never served

97.0% 2,728

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Embleton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 306

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Did not provide

89.1% 2,495

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Embleton Children Ever Born

No children

37.3%

1 child

18.0%

2 children

25.7%

3 children

12.8%

4 children

4.7%

5+ children

1.5%

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

Embleton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

100

1971–1980

1981–1990

172

1991–2000

159

2001–2010

335

2011–2015

268

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Embleton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.7%

5–14 hours

28.7%

15–29 hours

10.8%

30+ hours

7.9%

Did not do domestic work

31.8%

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

Embleton Household Size

1 person

25.9%

2 persons

34.0%

3 persons

18.1%

4 persons

16.0%

5 persons

3.8%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Embleton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,856

Moved from WA

357

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

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

Embleton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.6%

Step family — no other children

11.7%

Blended family — no other children

4.5%

Other couple — children only

1.2%

Intact family — other children present

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Embleton Schools

schools nearby

government

1027

avg ICSEA score

11,695

total students

Inglewood Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 630 students

1127

ICSEA

St Columba's School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 414 students

1125

ICSEA

St Peter's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 626 students

1107

ICSEA

Bayswater Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 460 students

1102

ICSEA

Infant Jesus School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 420 students

1083

ICSEA

Chisholm Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,738 students

1079

ICSEA

Hillcrest Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 496 students

1066

ICSEA

Weld Square Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 158 students

1053

ICSEA

West Morley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 303 students

1044

ICSEA

Morley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 228 students

1027

ICSEA

John Forrest Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,122 students

1026

ICSEA

Anzac Terrace Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 364 students

1025

ICSEA

Noranda Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 352 students

1020

ICSEA

Camboon Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 322 students

1019

ICSEA

Hampton Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 394 students

1017

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools

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

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Embleton Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,805/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.8%

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

If you earn X in Embleton

Your weekly income

≈ $7,822/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,465/wk

Rent share 18.8%

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Embleton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,807 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,821 Income: $818/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Pop: 1,821 Income: $776/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Pop: 1,842 Income: $588/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,854 Income: $859/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Embleton

What is the population of Embleton WA?

The population of Embleton WA is 3,600 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2059.7 people per km².Embleton is ranked #2,098 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Embleton?

The median personal income in Embleton WA is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,805 per week.Family income is $2,209 per week.Embleton is ranked #3,389 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Embleton?

Median rent in Embleton WA is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Embleton ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Embleton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Embleton WA is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Embleton?

The median age in Embleton WA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Embleton a good suburb to live in?

Embleton is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,600.The median income is $812/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% 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: 50484. All dollar figures in AUD.