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Ferguson WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ferguson WA is 233 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ferguson is $1,019 per week ($52,988 per year). Median rent in Ferguson is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Ferguson has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Ferguson has a population density of 5.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ferguson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferguson is $1,950.

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Ferguson Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ferguson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,019/wk

$52,988 per year

#1109 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

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ferguson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (113) Female 50.9% (117)

Population Density

5.6

people per km²

233 people · 41.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,405

Family income/wk

Ferguson 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)

Ferguson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 52 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 26 dwellings

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

Ferguson Country of Birth

Australia

90.5%

England

9.5%

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

Ferguson Religion

No Religion

52.4%

Anglican

15.6%

Catholic

14.3%

Not stated

10.8%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Buddhism

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ferguson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.7%

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

Ferguson Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Ferguson Employment

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Employed full-time

36.9% 62 people

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Employed part-time

26.8% 45 people

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Not in labour force

36.3% 61 people

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

Ferguson Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.4%

Certificate III/IV

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Postgraduate Degree

8.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

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

Ferguson Occupation

Managers

27.3%

Professionals

23.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Community & Personal Service

10.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

Labourers

4.5%

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

Ferguson Field of Study

Engineering

22.9%

Management & Commerce

21.7%

Health

18.1%

Society & Culture

9.6%

Creative Arts

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.0%

Agriculture & Environment

4.8%

Education

3.6%

Architecture & Building

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

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

Ferguson Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ferguson Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.3%

$4,000+/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ferguson Marital Status

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Married

70.2% 146

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Divorced

8.7% 18

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Widowed

5.8% 12

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Never married

15.4% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ferguson Ancestry

English

43.0%

Australian

20.2%

Irish

11.7%

Scottish

9.4%

Italian

7.2%

Other

4.2%

Dutch

3.3%

Spanish

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ferguson School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.6%

Secondary — Catholic

38.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

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

Ferguson Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.5% 11

✅

No need for assistance

97.5% 421

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

Ferguson Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

39.0% 69

—

Not a volunteer

61.0% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ferguson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

40.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ferguson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.0%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

4.2%

Walked only

4.2%

Bus

3.1%

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

Ferguson Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.1%

2 vehicles

42.7%

3 vehicles

18.0%

4+ vehicles

29.2%

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

Ferguson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.5%

2 bedrooms

7.0%

3 bedrooms

37.2%

4 bedrooms

45.3%

5 bedrooms

7.0%

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

Ferguson Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

22.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ferguson Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

427

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ferguson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Heart disease

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

Ferguson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.6%

$1-$149/wk

10.1%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ferguson Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.6%

Couple — children under 15

32.8%

Couple — no children under 15

16.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ferguson Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 5

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Never served

97.3% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ferguson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 22

—

Did not provide

87.8% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ferguson Children Ever Born

No children

12.5%

1 child

15.0%

2 children

45.0%

3 children

15.0%

4 children

8.8%

5+ children

3.8%

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

Ferguson When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Ferguson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

38.6%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

11.6%

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

Ferguson Household Size

1 person

18.5%

2 persons

55.6%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ferguson Where Residents Moved From

Same address

192

Moved from WA

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

Ferguson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.2%

Step family — no other children

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ferguson Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,166/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.9%

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

If you earn X in Ferguson

Your weekly income

≈ $9,386/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,866/wk

Rent share 13.9%

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Ferguson vs State & National Average

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Pop: 118 Income: $622/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 120 Income: $1,545/wk Rent: $650/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferguson

What is the population of Ferguson WA?

The population of Ferguson WA is 233 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.6 people per km².Ferguson is ranked #6,574 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ferguson?

The median personal income in Ferguson WA is $1,019 per week, or $52,988 per year.The median household income is $2,166 per week.Family income is $2,405 per week.Ferguson is ranked #1,109 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ferguson?

Median rent in Ferguson WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 13.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ferguson ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ferguson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ferguson WA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ferguson?

The median age in Ferguson WA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ferguson a good suburb to live in?

Ferguson is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 233.The median income is $1,019/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.9% 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: 50501. All dollar figures in AUD.