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Jolimont WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Jolimont WA is 1,479 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jolimont is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Jolimont is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Jolimont has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Jolimont has a population density of 1977.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Jolimont is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jolimont is $2,178.

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Jolimont Population

residents (Census 2021)

Jolimont Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$900/wk

$46,800 per year

#2120 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

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,178/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Jolimont Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.4% (655) Female 55.6% (820)

Population Density

1977.0

people per km²

1,479 people · 0.7 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Jolimont Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Jolimont Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.5% 217 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.5% 136 dwellings

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

Jolimont Country of Birth

Australia

78.4%

England

11.1%

Iran

2.5%

India

1.9%

China

1.5%

Canada

1.3%

Brazil

1.0%

France

1.0%

Hong Kong

0.8%

Croatia

0.6%

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

Jolimont Religion

No Religion

46.3%

Anglican

18.3%

Catholic

17.9%

Not stated

6.5%

Uniting Church

3.9%

Buddhism

3.4%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Hinduism

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jolimont Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

79.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

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

Jolimont Languages Spoken at Home

Other

26.8%

Mandarin

22.0%

Japan

12.2%

SAL Tot

9.8%

Cantonese

8.5%

Persian ED

8.5%

Italian

6.1%

Portuguese

6.1%

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

Jolimont Employment

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Employed full-time

29.7% 375 people

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Employed part-time

20.8% 263 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 38 people

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Not in labour force

46.5% 588 people

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

Jolimont Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.1%

Postgraduate Degree

17.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

Certificate III/IV

14.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.1%

Certificate I/II

1.4%

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

Jolimont Occupation

Professionals

49.3%

Managers

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

9.8%

Community & Personal Service

6.9%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Labourers

6.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.3%

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

Jolimont Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.6%

Health

17.3%

Society & Culture

15.6%

Engineering

9.8%

Education

7.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.8%

Creative Arts

6.0%

Architecture & Building

4.7%

Information Technology

4.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.5%

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

Jolimont Dwelling Types

Separate house

59.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

27.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jolimont Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

9.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.8%

$4,000+/wk

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jolimont Marital Status

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Married

45.3% 607

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Separated

2.5% 34

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Divorced

8.4% 112

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Widowed

12.2% 164

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Never married

31.6% 423

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jolimont Ancestry

English

33.2%

Australian

24.7%

Irish

9.6%

Other

9.3%

Scottish

9.2%

Chinese

4.3%

Italian

2.6%

German

2.5%

Indian

1.5%

French

1.2%

South African

1.0%

Dutch

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jolimont School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.0%

Secondary — Government

23.4%

Vocational Education

18.9%

Pre-school

9.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

Secondary — Catholic

4.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

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

Jolimont Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

10.0% 285

✅

No need for assistance

90.0% 2,558

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

Jolimont Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.9% 293

—

Not a volunteer

77.1% 986

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jolimont Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.6%

$600-$799/mo

9.3%

$800-$999/mo

11.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Jolimont How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.2%

Did not go to work

9.8%

Train

6.7%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

Walked only

5.3%

Bus

4.9%

Bicycle

3.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Other

0.7%

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

Jolimont Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.6%

1 vehicle

56.2%

2 vehicles

26.4%

3 vehicles

4.9%

4+ vehicles

1.9%

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

Jolimont Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

16.4%

2 bedrooms

51.3%

3 bedrooms

20.4%

4 bedrooms

9.9%

5 bedrooms

2.0%

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

Jolimont Population Mobility

19.8%

moved in the last year

53.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jolimont Indigenous Population

0.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,841

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jolimont Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

136

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Dementia

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Jolimont Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jolimont Family Structure

Couple — no children

50.2%

Couple — children under 15

31.1%

Couple — no children under 15

10.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jolimont Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 53

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Never served

95.8% 1,215

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Jolimont Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.5% 122

—

Did not provide

90.5% 1,157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jolimont Children Ever Born

No children

44.0%

1 child

10.1%

2 children

28.1%

3 children

12.0%

4 children

4.7%

5+ children

1.1%

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

Jolimont When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Jolimont Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.6%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

12.7%

30+ hours

5.3%

Did not do domestic work

25.9%

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

Jolimont Household Size

1 person

48.8%

2 persons

34.4%

3 persons

7.4%

4 persons

7.5%

5 persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jolimont Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,128

Moved from WA

188

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

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

Jolimont Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.3%

Step family — no other children

11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jolimont Schools

schools nearby

government

1134

avg ICSEA score

19,209

total students

Perth Modern School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,472 students

1230

ICSEA

John XXIII College Catholic

Combined · PP-12 · 1,492 students

1186

ICSEA

Quintilian School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 160 students

1182

ICSEA

Rosalie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 470 students

1178

ICSEA

Hollywood Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 358 students

1174

ICSEA

Floreat Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 571 students

1173

ICSEA

Churchlands Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 481 students

1169

ICSEA

Subiaco Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 706 students

1169

ICSEA

Chrysalis Montessori School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 123 students

1168

ICSEA

Wembley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 756 students

1166

ICSEA

Jolimont Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 421 students

1164

ICSEA

Shenton College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,757 students

1160

ICSEA

West Leederville Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 551 students

1146

ICSEA

Moerlina School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 50 students

1143

ICSEA

Mount Claremont Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 325 students

1141

ICSEA

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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Jolimont Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,345/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.3%

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

If you earn X in Jolimont

Your weekly income

≈ $5,828/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,045/wk

Rent share 22.3%

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Jolimont vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jolimont

What is the population of Jolimont WA?

The population of Jolimont WA is 1,479 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1977.0 people per km².Jolimont is ranked #3,416 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jolimont?

The median personal income in Jolimont WA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,345 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Jolimont is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jolimont?

Median rent in Jolimont WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Jolimont ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Jolimont?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Jolimont WA is $2,178. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Jolimont?

The median age in Jolimont WA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jolimont a good suburb to live in?

Jolimont is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,479.The median income is $900/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% 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: 50700. All dollar figures in AUD.