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Irwin WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Irwin WA is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Irwin is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Irwin is $230 per week ($997 per month). Irwin has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Irwin has a population density of 13.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Irwin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Irwin is $1,062.

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Irwin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Irwin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$669/wk

$34,788 per year

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,062/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Irwin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (38) Female 47.2% (34)

Population Density

13.0

people per km²

72 people · 5.5 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Irwin Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Irwin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.5% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.5% 10 dwellings

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

Irwin Country of Birth

Australia

86.5%

England

13.5%

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

Irwin Religion

No Religion

35.6%

Anglican

19.2%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

17.8%

Uniting Church

11.0%

Catholic

8.2%

Not stated

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Irwin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.6%

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

Irwin Employment

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Employed full-time

37.9% 22 people

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Employed part-time

20.7% 12 people

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Unemployed

8.6% 5 people

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Not in labour force

32.8% 19 people

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

Irwin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Irwin Occupation

Managers

42.9%

Professionals

35.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.4%

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

Irwin Field of Study

Engineering

36.8%

Management & Commerce

26.3%

Education

21.1%

Agriculture & Environment

15.8%

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

Irwin Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Irwin Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

20.0%

$500-$649/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.0%

$4,000+/wk

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Irwin Marital Status

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Married

40.7% 24

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Separated

5.1% 3

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Divorced

22.0% 13

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Widowed

5.1% 3

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Never married

27.1% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Irwin Ancestry

English

37.4%

Australian

24.3%

Irish

15.9%

Scottish

7.5%

Welsh

6.5%

German

5.6%

Other

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Irwin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

58.3%

Secondary — Government

41.7%

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

Irwin Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 126

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

Irwin Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.1% 13

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Not a volunteer

75.9% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Irwin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.0%

Did not go to work

30.0%

Bus

10.0%

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

Irwin Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.2%

2 vehicles

68.2%

4+ vehicles

13.6%

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

Irwin Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.7%

3 bedrooms

54.2%

4 bedrooms

29.2%

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

Irwin Population Mobility

15.9%

moved in the last year

16.1%

moved in the last 5 years

8.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Irwin Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

119

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Irwin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Irwin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

19.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Irwin Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.6%

Couple — children under 15

21.8%

One parent — children under 15

18.2%

Couple — no children under 15

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Irwin Military Service

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Previously served

7.3% 4

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Never served

92.7% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Irwin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 7

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Did not provide

86.5% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Irwin Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Irwin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.1%

5–14 hours

10.3%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

37.9%

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

Irwin Household Size

1 person

18.5%

2 persons

51.9%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Irwin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

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

Irwin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Irwin Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

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

If you earn X in Irwin

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,082/wk

Rent share 17.5%

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Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk

Irwin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Henderson

Pop: 36 Income: $900/wk Rent: $270/wk

Tarin Rock

Pop: 36 Income: $939/wk

Kadathinni

Pop: 36 Income: $1,375/wk

Kenmare (WA)

Pop: 36 Income: $1,524/wk

Morbinning

Pop: 36 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Narraloggan

Pop: 36 Income: $820/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Irwin

What is the population of Irwin WA?

The population of Irwin WA is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Irwin?

The median personal income in Irwin WA is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Irwin?

Median rent in Irwin WA is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Irwin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Irwin WA is $1,062. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Irwin?

The median age in Irwin WA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Irwin a good suburb to live in?

Irwin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 72.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% 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: 50674. All dollar figures in AUD.