Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Kirup WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kirup WA is 156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kirup is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Kirup is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Kirup has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Kirup has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kirup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kirup is $1,350.

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Kirup Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kirup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$700/wk

$36,400 per year

#5484 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

#5291 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,350/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kirup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (77) Female 51.9% (83)

Population Density

2.3

people per km²

156 people · 68.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Kirup 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kirup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.5% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.5% 17 dwellings

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

Kirup Country of Birth

Australia

89.7%

England

10.3%

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

Kirup Religion

No Religion

48.3%

Catholic

22.8%

Anglican

19.5%

Not stated

3.4%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kirup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.2%

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

Kirup Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese

57.1%

Italian

42.9%

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

Kirup Employment

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Employed full-time

37.8% 42 people

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Employed part-time

23.4% 26 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

36.0% 40 people

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

Kirup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.2%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

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

Kirup Occupation

Labourers

25.9%

Managers

24.1%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.3%

Professionals

7.4%

Clerical & Administrative

5.6%

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

Kirup Field of Study

Society & Culture

24.4%

Health

20.0%

Management & Commerce

17.8%

Engineering

13.3%

Education

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Agriculture & Environment

6.7%

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

Kirup Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kirup Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

20.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kirup Marital Status

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Married

43.9% 58

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Separated

3.8% 5

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Divorced

18.9% 25

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Widowed

5.3% 7

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Never married

28.0% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kirup Ancestry

English

31.4%

Australian

28.6%

Italian

14.1%

Scottish

9.1%

Irish

5.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Chinese

2.3%

German

1.8%

Maori

1.8%

Other

1.8%

Filipino

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kirup School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.8%

Pre-school

26.3%

Secondary — Catholic

21.1%

Secondary — Government

15.8%

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

Kirup Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.0% 3

✅

No need for assistance

99.0% 285

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

Kirup Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.6% 32

—

Not a volunteer

74.4% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kirup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

18.2%

$800-$999/mo

18.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kirup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.8%

Walked only

14.1%

Did not go to work

14.1%

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

Kirup Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.3%

2 vehicles

36.8%

3 vehicles

19.3%

4+ vehicles

17.5%

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

Kirup Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.9%

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

35.7%

4 bedrooms

33.9%

5 bedrooms

10.7%

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

Kirup Population Mobility

23.0%

moved in the last year

31.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kirup Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

308

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kirup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Kirup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

14.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kirup Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.1%

Couple — no children

33.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.5%

One parent — children under 15

8.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kirup Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 3

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Never served

97.6% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kirup Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 15

—

Did not provide

87.8% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kirup Children Ever Born

No children

17.0%

2 children

40.4%

3 children

25.5%

4 children

17.0%

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

Kirup When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Kirup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.0%

5–14 hours

26.9%

15–29 hours

10.9%

30+ hours

16.8%

Did not do domestic work

24.4%

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

Kirup Household Size

1 person

23.6%

2 persons

38.2%

3 persons

7.3%

4 persons

18.2%

5 persons

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kirup Where Residents Moved From

Same address

114

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Kirup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kirup Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,093/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Kirup

Your weekly income

≈ $4,736/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $808/wk

Rent share 26.1%

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Kirup vs State & National Average

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Pop: 78 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 78 Income: $575/wk

Wellstead

Pop: 78 Income: $725/wk Rent: $104/wk

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Pop: 79 Income: $606/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 79 Income: $1,481/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Pop: 79 Income: $833/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirup

What is the population of Kirup WA?

The population of Kirup WA is 156 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Kirup is ranked #7,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kirup?

The median personal income in Kirup WA is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $1,093 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Kirup is ranked #5,484 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kirup?

Median rent in Kirup WA is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 26.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Kirup ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kirup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kirup WA is $1,350. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kirup?

The median age in Kirup WA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kirup a good suburb to live in?

Kirup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 156.The median income is $700/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.1% 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: 50768. All dollar figures in AUD.