Gascoyne Junction WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gascoyne Junction WA is 65 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gascoyne Junction is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Gascoyne Junction is $75 per week ($325 per month). Gascoyne Junction has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Gascoyne Junction has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gascoyne Junction is $1,083.

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Gascoyne Junction Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gascoyne Junction Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$75/wk
$325 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gascoyne Junction Demographics

Gender Split

Male 62.5% (40) Female 37.5% (24)

Population Density

3.1
people per km²
65 people · 21.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Gascoyne Junction Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gascoyne Junction Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gascoyne Junction Religion

No Religion
35.5%
Catholic
19.4%
Anglican
11.3%
Christian (other)
9.7%
Not stated
9.7%
Other Religions Tot
4.8%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
4.8%
Church Christ
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gascoyne Junction Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.8%

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

Gascoyne Junction Employment

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Employed full-time
27.5% 11 people
Employed part-time
7.5% 3 people
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Not in labour force
65.0% 26 people

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

Gascoyne Junction Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.7%
Bachelor Degree
13.6%

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

Gascoyne Junction Occupation

Managers
36.4%
Community & Personal Service
22.7%
Labourers
22.7%
Professionals
18.2%

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

Gascoyne Junction Field of Study

Management & Commerce
53.3%
Engineering
26.7%
Agriculture & Environment
20.0%

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

Gascoyne Junction Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gascoyne Junction Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
20.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gascoyne Junction Marital Status

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Married
38.6% 17
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Never married
61.4% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gascoyne Junction Ancestry

Australian
34.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
32.8%
Other
13.4%
English
9.0%
Irish
6.0%
Scottish
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gascoyne Junction Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 103

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

Gascoyne Junction Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.7% 7
Not a volunteer
83.3% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gascoyne Junction How People Get to Work

Walked only
58.3%
Car (driver)
41.7%

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

Gascoyne Junction Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3 vehicles
13.3%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Gascoyne Junction Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
71.4%
4 bedrooms
14.3%

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

Gascoyne Junction Population Mobility

22.4%
moved in the last year
56.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gascoyne Junction Indigenous Population

50.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
46
Indigenous residents
46
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gascoyne Junction Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
7
Mental health
6
Diabetes
5
Kidney disease
4

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

Gascoyne Junction Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
34.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
31.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gascoyne Junction Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.5%
One parent — children under 15
34.4%
Couple — children under 15
28.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gascoyne Junction Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 8
Did not provide
83.3% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gascoyne Junction Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Gascoyne Junction When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
5
2018
3

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

Gascoyne Junction Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
8.3%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
18.8%
Did not do domestic work
22.9%

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

Gascoyne Junction Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
40.7%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gascoyne Junction Where Residents Moved From

Same address
45
Moved from WA
10
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from NT
3

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

Gascoyne Junction Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
6
total students
Gascoyne Junction Remote Community School Government
Combined · K-12 · 6 students

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

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Gascoyne Junction Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,458/wk
Median Rent $75/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.1%

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

If you earn X in Gascoyne Junction

≈ $6,318/month
Median rent $75/wk
Left after rent $1,383/wk
Rent share 5.1%

Gascoyne Junction vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gascoyne Junction

What is the population of Gascoyne Junction WA?

The population of Gascoyne Junction WA is 65 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Gascoyne Junction?

The median personal income in Gascoyne Junction WA is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Gascoyne Junction?

Median rent in Gascoyne Junction WA is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 5.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gascoyne Junction?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gascoyne Junction WA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gascoyne Junction?

The median age in Gascoyne Junction WA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gascoyne Junction a good suburb to live in?

Gascoyne Junction is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 65.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50530. All dollar figures in AUD.