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Forrest Beach WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Forrest Beach WA is 34 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forrest Beach is $589 per week ($30,628 per year). Median rent in Forrest Beach is $883 per week ($3,826 per month). Forrest Beach has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Forrest Beach has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Forrest Beach is England. The most common religion is Anglican (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forrest Beach is $2,300.

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Forrest Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Forrest Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$589/wk

$30,628 per year

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Median Rent

$883/wk

$3,826 per month

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,300/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Forrest Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (20) Female 47.4% (18)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

34 people · 17.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,187

Family income/wk

Forrest Beach Age Distribution

15-19

25-29

45-49

50-54

55-59

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Forrest Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Forrest Beach Country of Birth

Australia

83.3%

England

16.7%

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

Forrest Beach Religion

Anglican

42.1%

No Religion

34.2%

Catholic

23.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forrest Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.7%

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

Forrest Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

44.8% 13 people

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Employed part-time

20.7% 6 people

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Not in labour force

34.5% 10 people

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

Forrest Beach Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

50.0%

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

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

Forrest Beach Occupation

Managers

100.0%

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

Forrest Beach Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

50.0%

Education

50.0%

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

Forrest Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forrest Beach Marital Status

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Married

71.0% 22

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Never married

29.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forrest Beach Ancestry

Australian

36.7%

English

33.3%

Irish

11.7%

Scottish

11.7%

Spanish

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forrest Beach Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 68

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

Forrest Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.3% 12

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Not a volunteer

66.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forrest Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Forrest Beach Car Ownership

2 vehicles

37.5%

4+ vehicles

62.5%

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

Forrest Beach Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

66.7%

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

Forrest Beach Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

38.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forrest Beach Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forrest Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Forrest Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.0%

$400-$499/wk

20.0%

$650-$799/wk

24.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.0%

$3,500+/wk

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forrest Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15

56.0%

Couple — children under 15

24.0%

Couple — no children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forrest Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

28.1% 9

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Did not provide

71.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forrest Beach Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Forrest Beach When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Forrest Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.6%

5–14 hours

45.7%

15–29 hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

11.4%

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

Forrest Beach Household Size

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

33.3%

4 persons

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forrest Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forrest Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

78%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $883/wk

Rent-to-Income 78.5%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Forrest Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $883/wk

Left after rent $242/wk

Rent share 78.5%

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Forrest Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 17 Income: $399/wk

Babbage Island

Pop: 17 Income: $749/wk Rent: $327/wk

Barbalin

Pop: 17 Income: $850/wk Rent: $50/wk

Broke (WA)

Pop: 17 Income: $575/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Pop: 17 Income: $724/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 17 Income: $537/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forrest Beach

What is the population of Forrest Beach WA?

The population of Forrest Beach WA is 34 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Forrest Beach?

The median personal income in Forrest Beach WA is $589 per week, or $30,628 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Forrest Beach?

Median rent in Forrest Beach WA is $883 per week ($3,826 per month).Rent represents 78.5% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Forrest Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forrest Beach WA is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forrest Beach?

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

Is Forrest Beach a good suburb to live in?

Forrest Beach is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 34.The median income is $589/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (78.5% 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: 50515. All dollar figures in AUD.