Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Hester WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hester WA is 101 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hester is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Hester is $120 per week ($520 per month). Hester has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Hester has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (70% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hester is $1,101.

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Hester Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hester Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$662/wk

$34,424 per year

#6114 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$120/wk

$520 per month

#8508 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,101/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Hester Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (57) Female 45.7% (48)

Population Density

4.3

people per km²

101 people · 23.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Hester Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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 Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 20 dwellings

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

Hester Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Hester Religion

No Religion

69.6%

Not stated

11.8%

Anglican

5.9%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Christian (other)

4.9%

Church Christ

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hester Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Hester Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 30 people

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Employed part-time

16.9% 13 people

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Not in labour force

44.2% 34 people

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

Hester Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

38.7%

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

Hester Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

52.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

31.6%

Labourers

15.8%

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

Hester Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

35.3%

Engineering

29.4%

Health

17.6%

Creative Arts

17.6%

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

Hester Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hester Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

25.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

16.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hester Marital Status

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Married

65.8% 50

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Divorced

6.6% 5

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Widowed

5.3% 4

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Never married

22.4% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hester Ancestry

Australian

38.9%

English

38.9%

Scottish

11.9%

Italian

3.2%

Dutch

2.4%

German

2.4%

Irish

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hester School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

55.6%

Secondary — Government

27.8%

Vocational Education

16.7%

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

Hester Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.5% 16

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No need for assistance

91.5% 172

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

Hester Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.1% 7

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Not a volunteer

89.9% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hester Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

66.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hester How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.2%

Did not go to work

21.6%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Walked only

8.1%

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

Hester Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.5%

2 vehicles

34.4%

3 vehicles

43.8%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

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

Hester Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.2%

2 bedrooms

21.1%

3 bedrooms

39.5%

4 bedrooms

18.4%

5 bedrooms

7.9%

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

Hester Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

39.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hester Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

213

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hester Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Hester Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.7%

$150-$299/wk

11.7%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hester Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.0%

Couple — no children

31.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.1%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hester Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 3

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Never served

96.2% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hester Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.3% 13

—

Did not provide

82.7% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hester Children Ever Born

No children

15.0%

2 children

70.0%

3 children

15.0%

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

Hester When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Hester Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

24.4%

15–29 hours

11.5%

30+ hours

15.4%

Did not do domestic work

30.8%

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

Hester Household Size

1 person

10.0%

2 persons

35.0%

3 persons

20.0%

4 persons

27.5%

5 persons

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hester Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

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

Hester Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

64.7%

Blended family — no other children

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hester Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,424/wk

Median Rent $120/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.4%

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

If you earn X in Hester

Your weekly income

≈ $6,171/month

Median rent $120/wk

Left after rent $1,304/wk

Rent share 8.4%

Hester vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Ajana

Pop: 51 Income: $525/wk Rent: $75/wk

Ardath

Pop: 51 Income: $774/wk Rent: $100/wk

Buntine

Pop: 51 Income: $1,196/wk

Doodenanning

Pop: 51 Income: $724/wk

Malabaine

Pop: 51 Income: $899/wk Rent: $228/wk

Ularring

Pop: 51 Income: $1,916/wk

Compare Hester

Hester vs Ajana →Hester vs Ardath →Hester vs Buntine →Hester vs Doodenanning →

Frequently Asked Questions About Hester

What is the population of Hester WA?

The population of Hester WA is 101 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.3 people per km².Hester is ranked #8,903 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hester?

The median personal income in Hester WA is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,424 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Hester is ranked #6,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hester?

Median rent in Hester WA is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 8.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hester ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hester?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hester WA is $1,101. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hester?

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

Is Hester a good suburb to live in?

Hester is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 101.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.4% 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: 50630. All dollar figures in AUD.