Henderson WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Henderson WA is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Henderson is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Henderson is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Henderson has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Henderson has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Henderson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Henderson is $2,500.

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Henderson Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Henderson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Henderson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 62.9% (22) Female 37.1% (13)

Population Density

3.3
people per km²
36 people · 10.8 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

Henderson Age Distribution

0-4
35-39
40-44
50-54
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Henderson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Henderson Country of Birth

Australia
66.7%
England
33.3%

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

Henderson Religion

No Religion
37.1%
Not stated
34.3%
Catholic
20.0%
Anglican
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Henderson Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.4%

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

Henderson Employment

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Employed full-time
35.3% 6 people
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Not in labour force
64.7% 11 people

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

Henderson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Henderson Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Henderson Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
57.1%
Creative Arts
42.9%

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

Henderson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Henderson Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Henderson Marital Status

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Married
33.3% 10
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Divorced
10.0% 3
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Widowed
13.3% 4
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Never married
43.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Henderson Ancestry

English
26.5%
Irish
23.5%
Scottish
17.6%
Polish
14.7%
Australian
8.8%
Dutch
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Henderson Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.4% 3
No need for assistance
94.6% 53

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

Henderson Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Henderson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Henderson Car Ownership

1 vehicle
61.5%
2 vehicles
38.5%

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

Henderson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
27.3%
2 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
36.4%

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

Henderson Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
46.2%
moved in the last 5 years
12.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Henderson Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
50
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Henderson Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Asthma
4
Diabetes
3

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

Henderson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
30.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
40.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Henderson Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
One parent — children under 15
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Henderson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.1% 7
Did not provide
75.9% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Henderson When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
5
2001–2010
6

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

Henderson Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
22.7%
15–29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
31.8%
Did not do domestic work
31.8%

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

Henderson Household Size

1 person
63.6%
2 persons
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Henderson Where Residents Moved From

Same address
25
Moved from WA
4

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

Henderson Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
1042
avg ICSEA score
1,022
total students
Coogee Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 605 students
1064
ICSEA
South Coogee Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 417 students
1020
ICSEA

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

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Henderson Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,124/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Henderson

≈ $4,871/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $854/wk
Rent share 24.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Henderson vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Henderson

What is the population of Henderson WA?

The population of Henderson WA is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Henderson?

The median personal income in Henderson WA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Henderson?

Median rent in Henderson WA is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Henderson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Henderson WA is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Henderson?

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

Is Henderson a good suburb to live in?

Henderson is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 36.The median income is $900/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 50624. All dollar figures in AUD.