Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Fortescue WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Fortescue WA is 190 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fortescue is $2,039 per week ($106,028 per year). Median rent in Fortescue is $50 per week ($217 per month). Fortescue has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Fortescue has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fortescue is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Fortescue Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fortescue Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$2,039/wk

$106,028 per year

#17 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$50/wk

$217 per month

#8812 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Fortescue Demographics

Gender Split

Male 79.8% (154) Female 20.2% (39)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

190 people · 9346.7 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,024

Family income/wk

Fortescue Age Distribution

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fortescue Country of Birth

Australia

87.1%

England

9.7%

India

3.2%

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

Fortescue Religion

No Religion

44.0%

Catholic

25.0%

Christian (other)

8.2%

Not stated

7.6%

Anglican

6.5%

Islam

3.3%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

2.7%

Other Religions Tot

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fortescue Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Fortescue Languages Spoken at Home

Other

43.6%

Australian Indigenous

23.1%

SAL Tagalog

12.8%

SAL Tot

12.8%

Italian

7.7%

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

Fortescue Employment

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Employed full-time

82.2% 134 people

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Employed part-time

3.7% 6 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 4 people

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Not in labour force

11.7% 19 people

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

Fortescue Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Bachelor Degree

11.5%

Postgraduate Degree

8.8%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Fortescue Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

52.5%

Labourers

19.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.8%

Professionals

7.9%

Managers

4.0%

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

Fortescue Field of Study

Engineering

51.5%

Architecture & Building

20.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.2%

Management & Commerce

8.2%

Agriculture & Environment

5.2%

Health

3.1%

Society & Culture

3.1%

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

Fortescue Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fortescue Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fortescue Marital Status

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Married

29.6% 59

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Separated

4.0% 8

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Divorced

6.0% 12

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Widowed

4.0% 8

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Never married

56.3% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fortescue Ancestry

English

27.2%

Australian

18.3%

Irish

14.1%

Other

11.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.9%

Maori

6.1%

Scottish

4.7%

Filipino

2.3%

German

1.9%

Indian

1.9%

Chinese

1.4%

Croatian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fortescue School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

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

Fortescue Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.3% 5

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No need for assistance

98.7% 368

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

Fortescue Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.4% 19

—

Not a volunteer

89.6% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fortescue How People Get to Work

Bus

34.8%

Car (driver)

22.2%

Car (passenger)

15.8%

Other

11.4%

Walked only

10.1%

Did not go to work

3.8%

Truck

1.9%

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

Fortescue Car Ownership

0 vehicles

23.1%

1 vehicle

38.5%

2 vehicles

38.5%

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

Fortescue Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

100.0%

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

Fortescue Population Mobility

26.1%

moved in the last year

54.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

89.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fortescue Indigenous Population

10.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

347

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fortescue Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

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

Fortescue Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

3.0%

$800-$999/wk

3.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

35.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$3,500+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fortescue Family Structure

Couple — no children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fortescue Military Service

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Previously served

1.6% 3

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Never served

98.4% 181

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fortescue Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.0% 15

—

Did not provide

92.0% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fortescue Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Fortescue When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

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

Fortescue Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.9%

5–14 hours

11.8%

15–29 hours

5.6%

30+ hours

2.8%

Did not do domestic work

62.9%

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

Fortescue Household Size

1 person

44.4%

2 persons

55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fortescue Where Residents Moved From

Same address

136

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Fortescue Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $899/wk

Median Rent $50/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.6%

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

If you earn X in Fortescue

Your weekly income

≈ $3,896/month

Median rent $50/wk

Left after rent $849/wk

Rent share 5.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Paraburdoo

Income: $1,959/wk Rent: $30/wk Save: $20/wk

Tom Price

Income: $1,741/wk Rent: $48/wk Save: $2/wk

Fortescue vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

East Beverley

Pop: 96 Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $46/wk

Scaddan

Pop: 96 Income: $1,337/wk

Crowea

Pop: 97 Income: $678/wk Rent: $68/wk

Glenoran

Pop: 97 Income: $749/wk Rent: $209/wk

Muradup

Pop: 97 Income: $665/wk Rent: $255/wk

Pinwernying

Pop: 97 Income: $621/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortescue

What is the population of Fortescue WA?

The population of Fortescue WA is 190 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Fortescue is ranked #7,091 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fortescue?

The median personal income in Fortescue WA is $2,039 per week, or $106,028 per year.The median household income is $899 per week.Family income is $1,024 per week.Fortescue is ranked #17 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fortescue?

Median rent in Fortescue WA is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 5.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fortescue ranks #8,812 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Fortescue?

The median age in Fortescue WA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fortescue a good suburb to live in?

Fortescue is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 190.The median income is $2,039/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.6% 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: 50519. All dollar figures in AUD.