Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Irishtown WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Irishtown WA is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Irishtown is $933 per week ($48,516 per year). Median rent in Irishtown is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). Irishtown has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Irishtown has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Irishtown is $1,516.

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Irishtown Population

residents (Census 2021)

Irishtown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$933/wk

$48,516 per year

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Median Rent

$235/wk

$1,018 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,516/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Irishtown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (52) Female 47.5% (47)

Population Density

1.8

people per km²

98 people · 54.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,050

Family income/wk

Irishtown Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Irishtown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.1% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.9% 13 dwellings

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

Irishtown Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Irishtown Religion

No Religion

37.6%

Catholic

20.4%

Not stated

12.9%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

8.6%

Baptist

7.5%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Anglican

4.3%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Irishtown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Irishtown Employment

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Employed full-time

52.9% 37 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 14 people

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Unemployed

4.3% 3 people

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Not in labour force

22.9% 16 people

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

Irishtown Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

51.5%

Certificate III/IV

30.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

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

Irishtown Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

47.1%

Managers

17.6%

Professionals

17.6%

Community & Personal Service

17.6%

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

Irishtown Field of Study

Management & Commerce

44.4%

Health

27.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

27.8%

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

Irishtown Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Irishtown Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

16.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

30.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Irishtown Marital Status

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Married

47.8% 43

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Divorced

14.4% 13

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Widowed

8.9% 8

👤

Never married

28.9% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Irishtown Ancestry

English

36.5%

Australian

29.4%

Scottish

11.9%

Irish

7.9%

Italian

4.8%

French

2.4%

German

2.4%

South African

2.4%

Other

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Irishtown School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

41.7%

Primary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Catholic

25.0%

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

Irishtown Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.5% 9

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No need for assistance

94.5% 156

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

Irishtown Volunteering

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Volunteer

39.2% 29

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Not a volunteer

60.8% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Irishtown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Irishtown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.6%

Did not go to work

19.4%

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

Irishtown Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.3%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

10.3%

4+ vehicles

41.4%

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

Irishtown Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

26.1%

3 bedrooms

21.7%

4 bedrooms

39.1%

5 bedrooms

13.0%

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

Irishtown Population Mobility

28.3%

moved in the last year

39.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Irishtown Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

163

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Irishtown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Irishtown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

8.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Irishtown Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.3%

Couple — no children

38.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Irishtown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.4% 12

—

Did not provide

83.6% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Irishtown Children Ever Born

2 children

42.9%

3 children

57.1%

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

Irishtown When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Irishtown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.1%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

24.3%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

15.7%

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

Irishtown Household Size

1 person

11.5%

2 persons

46.2%

3 persons

19.2%

4 persons

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Irishtown Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Irishtown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Irishtown Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,100/wk

Median Rent $235/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.2%

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

If you earn X in Irishtown

Your weekly income

≈ $9,100/month

Median rent $235/wk

Left after rent $1,865/wk

Rent share 11.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kojonup

Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $35/wk

Merredin

Income: $756/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $15/wk

Kambalda West

Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $35/wk

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $55/wk

Irishtown vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Carrolup

Pop: 49 Income: $1,149/wk

Coblinine

Pop: 49 Income: $695/wk

Collins

Pop: 49 Income: $675/wk

Exmouth Gulf

Pop: 49 Income: $949/wk Rent: $210/wk

Gillingarra

Pop: 49 Income: $1,458/wk Rent: $192/wk

Jilakin

Pop: 49 Income: $1,550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Irishtown

What is the population of Irishtown WA?

The population of Irishtown WA is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Irishtown?

The median personal income in Irishtown WA is $933 per week, or $48,516 per year.The median household income is $2,100 per week.Family income is $2,050 per week.

How much is rent in Irishtown?

Median rent in Irishtown WA is $235 per week ($1,018 per month).Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Irishtown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Irishtown WA is $1,516. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Irishtown?

The median age in Irishtown WA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Irishtown a good suburb to live in?

Irishtown is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 98.The median income is $933/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% 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: 50672. All dollar figures in AUD.