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Gascoyne River WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gascoyne River WA is 87 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gascoyne River is $425 per week ($22,100 per year). Median rent in Gascoyne River is $69 per week ($299 per month). Gascoyne River has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gascoyne River has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Gascoyne River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gascoyne River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$425/wk

$22,100 per year

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Median Rent

$69/wk

$299 per month

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Median Age

27years

11 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.5 · 1.1 per bedroom

Gascoyne River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (47) Female 46.0% (40)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

87 people · 26742.1 km²

Households

3.5

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$1,125

Family income/wk

Gascoyne River Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gascoyne River Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Gascoyne River Religion

No Religion

59.3%

Not stated

23.3%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

9.3%

Catholic

4.7%

Anglican

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gascoyne River Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

37.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

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

Gascoyne River Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Gascoyne River Employment

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Employed full-time

35.7% 15 people

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Employed part-time

9.5% 4 people

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Not in labour force

54.8% 23 people

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

Gascoyne River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

76.9%

Postgraduate Degree

23.1%

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

Gascoyne River Occupation

Professionals

72.7%

Managers

27.3%

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

Gascoyne River Field of Study

Health

100.0%

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

Gascoyne River Dwelling Types

Separate house

85.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gascoyne River Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

25.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

33.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gascoyne River Marital Status

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Married

16.4% 9

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Separated

5.5% 3

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Divorced

9.1% 5

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Never married

69.1% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gascoyne River Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

71.4%

Australian

11.2%

Other

6.1%

English

5.1%

Irish

3.1%

Scottish

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gascoyne River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

57.7%

Secondary — Government

23.1%

Pre-school

19.2%

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

Gascoyne River Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 174

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

Gascoyne River Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.7% 12

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Not a volunteer

79.3% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gascoyne River How People Get to Work

Walked only

50.0%

Car (driver)

31.3%

Did not go to work

18.8%

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

Gascoyne River Car Ownership

1 vehicle

73.3%

2 vehicles

26.7%

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

Gascoyne River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.1%

3 bedrooms

63.2%

4 bedrooms

15.8%

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

Gascoyne River Population Mobility

23.0%

moved in the last year

53.4%

moved in the last 5 years

12.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gascoyne River Indigenous Population

85.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

148

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gascoyne River Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Gascoyne River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.4%

$150-$299/wk

40.4%

$400-$499/wk

19.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gascoyne River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

77.9%

One parent — children under 15

8.8%

Couple — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gascoyne River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.4% 4

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Did not provide

92.6% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gascoyne River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

42.1%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

12.3%

30+ hours

5.3%

Did not do domestic work

14.0%

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

Gascoyne River Household Size

1 person

37.0%

2 persons

29.6%

5 persons

22.2%

6+ persons

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gascoyne River Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

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

Gascoyne River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.2%

Intact family — other children present

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gascoyne River Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $69/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.8%

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

If you earn X in Gascoyne River

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $69/wk

Left after rent $1,118/wk

Rent share 5.8%

Gascoyne River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Gabbin

Pop: 44 Income: $850/wk Rent: $400/wk

Glentromie

Pop: 44 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $100/wk

Narngulu

Pop: 44 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $400/wk

Varley

Pop: 44 Income: $919/wk Rent: $151/wk

West Ballidu

Pop: 44 Income: $1,013/wk

Bobalong

Pop: 45 Income: $762/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gascoyne River

What is the population of Gascoyne River WA?

The population of Gascoyne River WA is 87 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Gascoyne River?

The median personal income in Gascoyne River WA is $425 per week, or $22,100 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Gascoyne River?

Median rent in Gascoyne River WA is $69 per week ($299 per month).Rent represents 5.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Gascoyne River?

The median age in Gascoyne River WA is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gascoyne River a good suburb to live in?

Gascoyne River is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 87.The median income is $425/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.8% 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: 50531. All dollar figures in AUD.