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Furnissdale WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Furnissdale WA is 1,061 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Furnissdale is $503 per week ($26,156 per year). Median rent in Furnissdale is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Furnissdale has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Furnissdale has a population density of 153.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Furnissdale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Furnissdale is $1,509.

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Furnissdale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Furnissdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$503/wk

$26,156 per year

#8170 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$231/wk

$1,001 per month

#6792 of 14,663

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,509/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Furnissdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (558) Female 47.7% (508)

Population Density

153.0

people per km²

1,061 people · 6.9 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,138

Family income/wk

Furnissdale 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)

Furnissdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.3% 249 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.7% 100 dwellings

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

Furnissdale Country of Birth

Australia

87.4%

England

12.0%

Germany

0.7%

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

Furnissdale Religion

No Religion

47.4%

Anglican

19.3%

Catholic

12.7%

Not stated

12.4%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Baptist

2.3%

Buddhism

1.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Furnissdale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

32.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.7%

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

Furnissdale Employment

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Employed full-time

19.4% 157 people

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Employed part-time

16.3% 132 people

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Unemployed

5.1% 41 people

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Not in labour force

59.2% 479 people

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

Furnissdale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.5%

Bachelor Degree

12.2%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

Postgraduate Degree

2.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

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

Furnissdale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.6%

Professionals

16.6%

Managers

13.4%

Labourers

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

10.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.6%

Clerical & Administrative

7.0%

Sales Workers

3.8%

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

Furnissdale Field of Study

Engineering

31.2%

Society & Culture

12.7%

Management & Commerce

12.7%

Education

10.8%

Health

10.8%

Architecture & Building

10.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Agriculture & Environment

3.8%

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

Furnissdale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Furnissdale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.2%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

13.1%

$500-$649/wk

12.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.0%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Furnissdale Marital Status

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Married

41.4% 399

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Separated

4.3% 41

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Divorced

18.0% 174

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Widowed

7.7% 74

👤

Never married

28.6% 276

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Furnissdale Ancestry

English

42.0%

Australian

29.7%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

7.7%

Other

3.1%

German

2.5%

Italian

1.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Dutch

1.2%

New Zealander

0.8%

French

0.7%

Croatian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Furnissdale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.2%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Vocational Education

13.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.5%

Pre-school

8.6%

Primary — Catholic

5.2%

Secondary — Catholic

4.3%

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

Furnissdale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.6% 181

✅

No need for assistance

90.4% 1,711

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

Furnissdale Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.4% 131

—

Not a volunteer

84.6% 717

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Furnissdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.7%

$450-$599/mo

6.0%

$600-$799/mo

4.8%

$800-$999/mo

3.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Furnissdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Did not go to work

15.6%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Walked only

3.4%

Other

2.4%

Truck

2.0%

Bus

1.0%

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

Furnissdale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.4%

1 vehicle

41.6%

2 vehicles

27.3%

3 vehicles

13.0%

4+ vehicles

11.7%

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

Furnissdale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

18.2%

2 bedrooms

32.2%

3 bedrooms

21.3%

4 bedrooms

21.3%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

6+ bedrooms

2.0%

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

Furnissdale Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

35.0%

moved in the last 5 years

10.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

37.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Furnissdale Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,874

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Furnissdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

128

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Furnissdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

11.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Furnissdale Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.1%

Couple — children under 15

20.1%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — children under 15

12.6%

One parent — no children under 15

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Furnissdale Military Service

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Previously served

5.7% 48

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Never served

94.3% 792

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Furnissdale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 129

—

Did not provide

84.7% 713

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Furnissdale Children Ever Born

No children

26.3%

1 child

11.4%

2 children

29.4%

3 children

21.1%

4 children

11.7%

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

Furnissdale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2021

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

Furnissdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.9%

5–14 hours

25.3%

15–29 hours

9.7%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

36.4%

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

Furnissdale Household Size

1 person

42.0%

2 persons

38.1%

3 persons

9.2%

4 persons

5.5%

5 persons

4.2%

6+ persons

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Furnissdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

816

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

Furnissdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

63.6%

Step family — no other children

16.4%

Blended family — no other children

12.7%

Other couple — children only

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Furnissdale Schools

schools nearby

government

940

avg ICSEA score

1,844

total students

Riverside Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 82 students

988

ICSEA

Riverside Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 449 students

933

ICSEA

Greenfields Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 427 students

928

ICSEA

Coodanup College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 886 students

911

ICSEA

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

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Furnissdale Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $813/wk

Median Rent $231/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Furnissdale

Your weekly income

≈ $3,523/month

Median rent $231/wk

Left after rent $582/wk

Rent share 28.4%

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Furnissdale vs State & National Average

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Pop: 536 Income: $513/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 538 Income: $783/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 541 Income: $592/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 562 Income: $537/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 564 Income: $844/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Furnissdale

What is the population of Furnissdale WA?

The population of Furnissdale WA is 1,061 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 153.0 people per km².Furnissdale is ranked #3,891 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Furnissdale?

The median personal income in Furnissdale WA is $503 per week, or $26,156 per year.The median household income is $813 per week.Family income is $1,138 per week.Furnissdale is ranked #8,170 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Furnissdale?

Median rent in Furnissdale WA is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 28.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Furnissdale ranks #6,792 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Furnissdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Furnissdale WA is $1,509. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Furnissdale?

The median age in Furnissdale WA is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Furnissdale a good suburb to live in?

Furnissdale is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,061.The median income is $503/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.4% 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: 50523. All dollar figures in AUD.