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Herron WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Herron WA is 438 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Herron is $670 per week ($34,840 per year). Median rent in Herron is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Herron has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Herron has a population density of 24.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Herron is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Herron is $2,264.

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Herron Population

residents (Census 2021)

Herron Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$670/wk

$34,840 per year

#5982 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,264/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Herron Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (229) Female 48.1% (212)

Population Density

24.0

people per km²

438 people · 18.3 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,264

Family income/wk

Herron 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Herron Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.9% 68 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.1% 77 dwellings

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

Herron Country of Birth

Australia

81.3%

England

15.5%

Canada

3.1%

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

Herron Religion

No Religion

50.2%

Catholic

18.3%

Anglican

17.1%

Not stated

7.3%

Baptist

2.1%

Pentecostal

2.1%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Herron Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.6%

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

Herron Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Herron Employment

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Employed full-time

30.7% 104 people

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Employed part-time

19.2% 65 people

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Unemployed

5.6% 19 people

🏠

Not in labour force

44.5% 151 people

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

Herron Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.1%

Bachelor Degree

20.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.1%

Postgraduate Degree

7.7%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.3%

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

Herron Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.6%

Managers

19.6%

Professionals

16.2%

Community & Personal Service

12.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.5%

Labourers

8.1%

Sales Workers

2.7%

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

Herron Field of Study

Engineering

21.2%

Management & Commerce

16.4%

Education

13.0%

Health

11.6%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Society & Culture

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Information Technology

4.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.1%

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

Herron Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Herron Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Herron Marital Status

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Married

53.3% 200

↔️

Separated

3.2% 12

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Divorced

13.3% 50

🕊️

Widowed

1.6% 6

👤

Never married

28.5% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Herron Ancestry

English

36.4%

Australian

28.7%

Scottish

8.8%

Irish

6.9%

Other

5.2%

German

4.1%

Italian

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

New Zealander

1.2%

Dutch

1.0%

Maori

1.0%

Polish

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Herron School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.6%

Vocational Education

17.1%

Secondary — Catholic

17.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.2%

Primary — Catholic

11.8%

Secondary — Government

9.2%

Pre-school

3.9%

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

Herron Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 45

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 786

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

Herron Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.2% 70

—

Not a volunteer

80.8% 295

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Herron Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.8%

$450-$599/mo

5.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

25.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Herron How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.5%

Did not go to work

19.9%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

Other

4.4%

Truck

2.8%

Bus

2.2%

Train

1.7%

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

Herron Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.1%

2 vehicles

47.0%

3 vehicles

19.5%

4+ vehicles

19.5%

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

Herron Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.1%

2 bedrooms

4.2%

3 bedrooms

31.5%

4 bedrooms

38.1%

5 bedrooms

14.9%

6+ bedrooms

4.2%

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

Herron Population Mobility

15.5%

moved in the last year

33.0%

moved in the last 5 years

8.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Herron Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

819

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Herron Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

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

Herron Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

10.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Herron Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.0%

Couple — children under 15

29.6%

Couple — no children under 15

21.7%

One parent — children under 15

8.2%

One parent — no children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Herron Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 17

👤

Never served

95.2% 340

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Herron Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.0% 39

—

Did not provide

89.0% 316

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Herron Children Ever Born

No children

28.7%

1 child

8.5%

2 children

43.3%

3 children

15.2%

4 children

4.3%

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

Herron When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Herron Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.9%

5–14 hours

25.6%

15–29 hours

18.5%

30+ hours

16.0%

Did not do domestic work

16.0%

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

Herron Household Size

1 person

12.6%

2 persons

44.4%

3 persons

16.6%

4 persons

16.6%

5 persons

6.6%

6+ persons

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Herron Where Residents Moved From

Same address

350

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Herron Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

68.5%

Step family — no other children

24.1%

Intact family — other children present

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Herron Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,097/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.2%

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

If you earn X in Herron

Your weekly income

≈ $9,087/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,737/wk

Rent share 17.2%

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Herron vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Meru

Pop: 219 Income: $849/wk Rent: $310/wk

Muckenburra

Pop: 219 Income: $619/wk Rent: $190/wk

Walkaway

Pop: 222 Income: $654/wk Rent: $250/wk

Big Grove

Pop: 225 Income: $610/wk Rent: $175/wk

Marybrook

Pop: 229 Income: $662/wk Rent: $300/wk

Ledge Point

Pop: 231 Income: $635/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herron

What is the population of Herron WA?

The population of Herron WA is 438 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 24.0 people per km².Herron is ranked #5,244 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Herron?

The median personal income in Herron WA is $670 per week, or $34,840 per year.The median household income is $2,097 per week.Family income is $2,264 per week.Herron is ranked #5,982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Herron?

Median rent in Herron WA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Herron ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Herron?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Herron WA is $2,264. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Herron?

The median age in Herron WA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Herron a good suburb to live in?

Herron is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 438.The median income is $670/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% 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: 50629. All dollar figures in AUD.