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Hester Brook WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hester Brook WA is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hester Brook is $872 per week ($45,344 per year). Median rent in Hester Brook is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Hester Brook has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Hester Brook has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hester Brook is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hester Brook is $1,650.

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Hester Brook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hester Brook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$872/wk

$45,344 per year

#2475 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,650/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Hester Brook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (61) Female 51.6% (65)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

127 people · 51.6 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,150

Family income/wk

Hester Brook 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)

Hester Brook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.4% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.6% 20 dwellings

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

Hester Brook Country of Birth

Australia

93.8%

England

6.3%

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

Hester Brook Religion

No Religion

47.5%

Anglican

20.8%

Catholic

15.0%

Not stated

8.3%

Lutheran

5.0%

Baptist

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hester Brook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Hester Brook Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Hester Brook Employment

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Employed full-time

49.3% 34 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 16 people

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Unemployed

4.3% 3 people

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Not in labour force

23.2% 16 people

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

Hester Brook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.8%

Bachelor Degree

37.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.7%

Certificate I/II

6.5%

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

Hester Brook Occupation

Managers

28.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

23.7%

Professionals

15.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Community & Personal Service

7.9%

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

Hester Brook Field of Study

Engineering

29.4%

Agriculture & Environment

20.6%

Management & Commerce

20.6%

Education

11.8%

Health

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.8%

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

Hester Brook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hester Brook Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

33.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hester Brook Marital Status

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Married

68.2% 60

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Separated

4.5% 4

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Divorced

8.0% 7

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Never married

19.3% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hester Brook Ancestry

Australian

36.9%

English

35.0%

Scottish

6.9%

Irish

5.6%

Other

5.0%

Polish

4.4%

Indian

2.5%

Italian

1.9%

New Zealander

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hester Brook School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.6%

Primary — Catholic

25.0%

Secondary — Government

15.6%

Pre-school

9.4%

Secondary — Catholic

9.4%

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

Hester Brook Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 227

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

Hester Brook Volunteering

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Volunteer

38.6% 32

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Not a volunteer

61.4% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hester Brook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

35.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hester Brook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.5%

Did not go to work

22.5%

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

Hester Brook Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.5%

2 vehicles

42.5%

3 vehicles

32.5%

4+ vehicles

17.5%

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

Hester Brook Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.5%

3 bedrooms

44.7%

4 bedrooms

44.7%

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

Hester Brook Population Mobility

17.5%

moved in the last year

47.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hester Brook Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

236

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hester Brook Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Hester Brook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.6%

$400-$499/wk

10.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

16.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

22.0%

$3,500+/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hester Brook Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

64.8%

Couple — no children

21.9%

Couple — no children under 15

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hester Brook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 13

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Did not provide

84.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hester Brook Children Ever Born

No children

20.0%

3 children

80.0%

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

Hester Brook When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Hester Brook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.3%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

19.8%

30+ hours

24.4%

Did not do domestic work

10.5%

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

Hester Brook Household Size

1 person

9.8%

2 persons

35.3%

3 persons

17.6%

4 persons

11.8%

5 persons

13.7%

6+ persons

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hester Brook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved from QLD

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

Hester Brook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hester Brook Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,899/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.8%

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

If you earn X in Hester Brook

Your weekly income

≈ $8,229/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,599/wk

Rent share 15.8%

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Hester Brook vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

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Pop: 64 Income: $485/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Pop: 64 Income: $1,291/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wandillup

Pop: 64 Income: $924/wk Rent: $243/wk

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Pop: 65 Income: $687/wk Rent: $75/wk

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Pop: 65 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Pop: 65 Income: $1,149/wk Rent: $399/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hester Brook

What is the population of Hester Brook WA?

The population of Hester Brook WA is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Hester Brook is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hester Brook?

The median personal income in Hester Brook WA is $872 per week, or $45,344 per year.The median household income is $1,899 per week.Family income is $2,150 per week.Hester Brook is ranked #2,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hester Brook?

Median rent in Hester Brook WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hester Brook ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hester Brook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hester Brook WA is $1,650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hester Brook?

The median age in Hester Brook WA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hester Brook a good suburb to live in?

Hester Brook is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 127.The median income is $872/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% 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: 50631. All dollar figures in AUD.