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Hamel WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hamel WA is 286 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hamel is $764 per week ($39,728 per year). Median rent in Hamel is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Hamel has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Hamel has a population density of 12.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hamel is Fiji. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hamel is $1,648.

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Hamel Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hamel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$764/wk

$39,728 per year

#4244 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,648/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hamel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (154) Female 46.7% (135)

Population Density

12.8

people per km²

286 people · 22.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,136

Family income/wk

Hamel 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hamel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.5% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.5% 46 dwellings

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

Hamel Country of Birth

Australia

91.7%

Fiji

5.3%

England

3.0%

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

Hamel Religion

No Religion

52.4%

Catholic

19.4%

Anglican

10.8%

Not stated

10.4%

Pentecostal

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Othr Protestnt

1.0%

Baptist

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hamel Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Hamel Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

53.3%

Other

46.7%

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

Hamel Employment

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Employed full-time

38.3% 77 people

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Employed part-time

28.9% 58 people

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Unemployed

4.0% 8 people

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Not in labour force

28.9% 58 people

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

Hamel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

67.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.3%

Bachelor Degree

12.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.1%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

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

Hamel Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

32.9%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

Professionals

14.5%

Managers

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.6%

Labourers

3.9%

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

Hamel Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Education

10.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.7%

Health

9.5%

Society & Culture

6.0%

Agriculture & Environment

4.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Architecture & Building

3.6%

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

Hamel Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hamel Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.7%

$4,000+/wk

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hamel Marital Status

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Married

43.0% 101

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Separated

3.8% 9

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Divorced

14.5% 34

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Widowed

3.0% 7

👤

Never married

35.7% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hamel Ancestry

English

33.4%

Australian

31.8%

Italian

13.1%

Scottish

5.0%

Irish

4.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Polish

1.9%

Other

1.9%

Chinese

1.4%

Maori

1.4%

Filipino

1.1%

New Zealander

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hamel School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

44.9%

Primary — Government

22.4%

Vocational Education

14.3%

Pre-school

6.1%

Primary — Catholic

6.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.1%

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

Hamel Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 17

✅

No need for assistance

96.8% 507

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

Hamel Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.1% 47

—

Not a volunteer

77.9% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hamel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.3%

$800-$999/mo

7.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hamel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.3%

Did not go to work

19.0%

Bus

5.6%

Car (passenger)

2.4%

Truck

2.4%

Other

2.4%

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

Hamel Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.3%

2 vehicles

25.3%

3 vehicles

25.3%

4+ vehicles

22.2%

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

Hamel Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.6%

2 bedrooms

10.1%

3 bedrooms

33.7%

4 bedrooms

46.1%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

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

Hamel Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

30.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hamel Indigenous Population

4.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

510

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hamel Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Hamel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

10.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hamel Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.5%

Couple — no children

31.3%

Couple — no children under 15

20.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hamel Military Service

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Previously served

5.5% 12

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Never served

94.5% 207

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hamel Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.2% 22

—

Did not provide

89.8% 194

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hamel Children Ever Born

No children

20.4%

1 child

16.3%

2 children

44.9%

3 children

18.4%

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

Hamel When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2019

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

Hamel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.8%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

13.9%

Did not do domestic work

25.4%

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

Hamel Household Size

1 person

19.4%

2 persons

39.8%

3 persons

12.6%

4 persons

9.7%

5 persons

9.7%

6+ persons

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hamel Where Residents Moved From

Same address

225

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Hamel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.3%

Step family — no other children

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hamel Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,861/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.4%

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

If you earn X in Hamel

Your weekly income

≈ $8,064/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,611/wk

Rent share 13.4%

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Hamel vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Benjinup

Pop: 143 Income: $825/wk Rent: $233/wk

Boorara Brook

Pop: 143 Income: $612/wk Rent: $145/wk

Cosmo Newbery

Pop: 143 Income: $1,702/wk Rent: $57/wk

Forest Hill (WA)

Pop: 143 Income: $687/wk Rent: $190/wk

Kulikup

Pop: 143 Income: $695/wk Rent: $70/wk

Balbarrup

Pop: 144 Income: $715/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamel

What is the population of Hamel WA?

The population of Hamel WA is 286 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.8 people per km².Hamel is ranked #6,117 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hamel?

The median personal income in Hamel WA is $764 per week, or $39,728 per year.The median household income is $1,861 per week.Family income is $2,136 per week.Hamel is ranked #4,244 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hamel?

Median rent in Hamel WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hamel ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hamel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hamel WA is $1,648. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hamel?

The median age in Hamel WA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hamel a good suburb to live in?

Hamel is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 286.The median income is $764/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.4% 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: 50604. All dollar figures in AUD.