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Gilgering WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gilgering WA is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gilgering is $887 per week ($46,124 per year). Median rent in Gilgering is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Gilgering has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Gilgering has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gilgering is $1,060.

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Gilgering Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gilgering Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$887/wk

$46,124 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,060/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Gilgering Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (44) Female 47.6% (40)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

85 people · 157.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Gilgering Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gilgering Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

77.3% 17 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

22.7% 5 dwellings

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

Gilgering Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Gilgering Religion

No Religion

34.6%

Anglican

27.2%

Uniting Church

16.0%

Catholic

12.3%

Not stated

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gilgering Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.0%

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

Gilgering Employment

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Employed full-time

48.3% 28 people

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Employed part-time

22.4% 13 people

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Not in labour force

29.3% 17 people

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

Gilgering Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.7%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.0%

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

Gilgering Occupation

Managers

43.5%

Clerical & Administrative

30.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.1%

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

Gilgering Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

41.7%

Engineering

33.3%

Education

25.0%

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

Gilgering Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gilgering Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

15.8%

$650-$799/wk

26.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

21.1%

$4,000+/wk

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gilgering Marital Status

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Married

56.4% 44

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Separated

6.4% 5

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Divorced

5.1% 4

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Widowed

10.3% 8

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Never married

21.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gilgering Ancestry

Australian

39.2%

English

35.8%

South African

5.8%

Other

5.8%

Scottish

5.0%

Croatian

3.3%

Irish

2.5%

Russian

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gilgering School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.1%

Secondary — Government

36.8%

Pre-school

21.1%

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

Gilgering Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.1% 3

✅

No need for assistance

97.9% 137

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

Gilgering Volunteering

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Volunteer

32.2% 19

—

Not a volunteer

67.8% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gilgering Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

54.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gilgering How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.2%

Walked only

14.8%

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

Gilgering Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.5%

2 vehicles

31.3%

3 vehicles

31.3%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Gilgering Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

35.7%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

5 bedrooms

35.7%

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

Gilgering Population Mobility

16.0%

moved in the last year

34.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gilgering Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

154

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gilgering Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Gilgering Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

17.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

21.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,500+/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gilgering Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.0%

Couple — no children

25.8%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gilgering Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 7

—

Did not provide

88.5% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gilgering Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

2 children

30.8%

3 children

46.2%

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

Gilgering When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Gilgering Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.3%

5–14 hours

22.8%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

26.3%

Did not do domestic work

15.8%

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

Gilgering Household Size

1 person

20.7%

2 persons

31.0%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

10.3%

6+ persons

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gilgering Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Gilgering Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gilgering Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,792/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.0%

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

If you earn X in Gilgering

Your weekly income

≈ $7,765/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,542/wk

Rent share 14.0%

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Gilgering vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Cramphorne

Pop: 43 Income: $1,069/wk

East Chapman

Pop: 43 Income: $939/wk Rent: $138/wk

East Nannup

Pop: 43 Income: $630/wk Rent: $238/wk

Ngaanyatjarra-Giles

Pop: 43 Income: $1,375/wk

Quindanning

Pop: 43 Income: $784/wk Rent: $250/wk

South Newdegate

Pop: 43 Income: $1,611/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gilgering

What is the population of Gilgering WA?

The population of Gilgering WA is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Gilgering?

The median personal income in Gilgering WA is $887 per week, or $46,124 per year.The median household income is $1,792 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Gilgering?

Median rent in Gilgering WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 14.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gilgering?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gilgering WA is $1,060. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gilgering?

The median age in Gilgering WA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gilgering a good suburb to live in?

Gilgering is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 85.The median income is $887/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.0% 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: 50543. All dollar figures in AUD.