Suburbs Howatharra

Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Howatharra WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Howatharra WA is 112 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Howatharra is $837 per week ($43,524 per year). Median rent in Howatharra is $200 per week ($867 per month). Howatharra has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Howatharra has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howatharra is $1,343.

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📍 Howatharra, Western Australia — 28.5354°S, 114.6331°E

Howatharra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Howatharra Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$837/wk
$43,524 per year
#3006 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,343/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Howatharra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (56) Female 50.9% (58)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
112 people · 90.0 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Howatharra Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Howatharra Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
52.4% 22 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
47.6% 20 dwellings

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

Howatharra Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Howatharra Religion

No Religion
59.6%
Anglican
12.8%
Catholic
12.8%
Not stated
11.9%
Christian (other)
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Howatharra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.4%

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

Howatharra Employment

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Employed full-time
48.4% 44 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.2% 22 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.3% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
24.2% 22 people

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

Howatharra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.2%
Bachelor Degree
29.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.0%

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

Howatharra Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
27.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
25.0%
Professionals
15.0%
Managers
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Community & Personal Service
7.5%

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

Howatharra Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Health
20.5%
Management & Commerce
20.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
15.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
10.3%

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

Howatharra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Howatharra Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
19.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.1%
$4,000+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Howatharra Marital Status

💍
Married
54.9% 56
📋
Divorced
15.7% 16
🕊️
Widowed
4.9% 5
👤
Never married
24.5% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Howatharra Ancestry

Australian
36.2%
English
35.4%
German
7.7%
Irish
6.9%
Scottish
6.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.8%
Other
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Howatharra School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
30.8%
Secondary — Government
23.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
23.1%
Vocational Education
23.1%

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

Howatharra Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 193

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

Howatharra Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.2% 19
—
Not a volunteer
79.8% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Howatharra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
18.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Howatharra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.3%
Did not go to work
21.8%
Walked only
10.9%

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

Howatharra Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.8%
2 vehicles
51.1%
3 vehicles
17.0%
4+ vehicles
19.1%

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

Howatharra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
30.8%
3 bedrooms
43.6%
4 bedrooms
25.6%

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

Howatharra Population Mobility

7.9%
moved in the last year
24.0%
moved in the last 5 years
6.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Howatharra Indigenous Population

2.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
180
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Howatharra Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
8
Diabetes
5
Arthritis
4
Asthma
3

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

Howatharra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
14.1%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.6%
$3,500+/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Howatharra Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.4%
Couple — children under 15
29.4%
Couple — no children under 15
17.6%
One parent — no children under 15
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Howatharra Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.3% 3
👤
Never served
96.7% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Howatharra Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.9% 9
—
Did not provide
90.1% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Howatharra Children Ever Born

No children
10.0%
1 child
17.5%
2 children
42.5%
3 children
30.0%

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

Howatharra When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
9
1991–2000
3

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

Howatharra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5–14 hours
34.8%
15–29 hours
21.7%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
10.9%

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

Howatharra Household Size

1 person
32.6%
2 persons
43.5%
3 persons
8.7%
4 persons
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Howatharra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
93
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from WA
5

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

Howatharra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
72.7%
Step family — no other children
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Howatharra Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,656/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.1%

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

If you earn X in Howatharra

≈ $7,176/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,456/wk
Rent share 12.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)
Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Howatharra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Beela
Pop: 56 Income: $524/wk
Babakin
Pop: 56 Income: $1,124/wk
Buckland (WA)
Pop: 56 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $230/wk
Cadoux
Pop: 56 Income: $624/wk Rent: $150/wk
Coomberdale
Pop: 56 Income: $971/wk Rent: $250/wk
Deepdene (WA)
Pop: 56 Income: $734/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howatharra

What is the population of Howatharra WA?

The population of Howatharra WA is 112 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Howatharra is ranked #8,623 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Howatharra?

The median personal income in Howatharra WA is $837 per week, or $43,524 per year.The median household income is $1,656 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Howatharra is ranked #3,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Howatharra?

Median rent in Howatharra WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Howatharra ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Howatharra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howatharra WA is $1,343. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Howatharra?

The median age in Howatharra WA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Howatharra a good suburb to live in?

Howatharra is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 112.The median income is $837/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.1% 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: 50658. All dollar figures in AUD.