Lowlands WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lowlands WA is 149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lowlands is $635 per week ($33,020 per year). Median rent in Lowlands is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Lowlands has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Lowlands has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lowlands is England. The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowlands is $1,733.

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Lowlands Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lowlands Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$635/wk
$33,020 per year
#6527 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lowlands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (77) Female 49.7% (76)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
149 people · 39.9 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,416
Family income/wk

Lowlands Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
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)

Lowlands Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.9% 40 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.1% 12 dwellings

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

Lowlands Country of Birth

Australia
94.8%
England
5.2%

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

Lowlands Religion

No Religion
61.9%
Not stated
9.5%
Anglican
6.1%
Christian (other)
6.1%
Catholic
5.4%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Buddhism
3.4%
SB OSB NRA OSB
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lowlands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

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

Lowlands Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Lowlands Employment

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Employed full-time
37.7% 43 people
Employed part-time
17.5% 20 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.6% 3 people
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Not in labour force
42.1% 48 people

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

Lowlands Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.9%
Bachelor Degree
24.7%
Certificate III/IV
24.7%
Postgraduate Degree
16.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%

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

Lowlands Occupation

Professionals
32.7%
Managers
18.4%
Community & Personal Service
18.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.2%
Labourers
10.2%

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

Lowlands Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.6%
Society & Culture
19.6%
Health
17.6%
Education
11.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
9.8%
Architecture & Building
7.8%
Engineering
7.8%
Agriculture & Environment
5.9%

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

Lowlands Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lowlands Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
9.3%
$400-$499/wk
13.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lowlands Marital Status

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Married
47.1% 64
↔️
Separated
8.8% 12
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Divorced
14.0% 19
🕊️
Widowed
2.2% 3
👤
Never married
27.9% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lowlands Ancestry

English
41.6%
Australian
22.8%
Scottish
11.4%
Irish
6.4%
Other
5.0%
New Zealander
2.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.0%
Dutch
2.0%
German
2.0%
Filipino
1.5%
Greek
1.5%
Welsh
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lowlands School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
56.3%
Secondary — Government
25.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
18.8%

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

Lowlands Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.5% 12
No need for assistance
95.5% 257

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

Lowlands Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.9% 43
Not a volunteer
66.1% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lowlands Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
62.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lowlands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
94.6%
Did not go to work
5.4%

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

Lowlands Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.4%
2 vehicles
40.6%
3 vehicles
15.6%
4+ vehicles
20.3%

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

Lowlands Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
15.4%
2 bedrooms
21.5%
3 bedrooms
38.5%
4 bedrooms
16.9%
5 bedrooms
7.7%

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

Lowlands Population Mobility

11.5%
moved in the last year
29.2%
moved in the last 5 years
7.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lowlands Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
271
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lowlands Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
8
Arthritis
7
Lung condition
6
Mental health
6
Diabetes
3
Cancer
3
Heart disease
3

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

Lowlands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
6.4%
$150-$299/wk
10.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
16.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lowlands Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.2%
Couple — children under 15
27.6%
Couple — no children under 15
13.3%
One parent — children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lowlands Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.4% 3
👤
Never served
97.6% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lowlands Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 19
Did not provide
85.6% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lowlands Children Ever Born

No children
32.5%
1 child
15.0%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
15.0%
4 children
7.5%

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

Lowlands When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
13
1971–1980
8
1981–1990
9
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
3

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

Lowlands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.3%
5–14 hours
35.9%
15–29 hours
17.6%
30+ hours
19.1%
Did not do domestic work
12.2%

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

Lowlands Household Size

1 person
23.2%
2 persons
46.4%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
8.7%
5 persons
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lowlands Where Residents Moved From

Same address
123
Moved from WA
16

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

Lowlands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
50.0%
Step family — no other children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lowlands Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,160/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.6%

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

If you earn X in Lowlands

≈ $5,027/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $910/wk
Rent share 21.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lowlands vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowlands

What is the population of Lowlands WA?

The population of Lowlands WA is 149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Lowlands is ranked #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lowlands?

The median personal income in Lowlands WA is $635 per week, or $33,020 per year.The median household income is $1,160 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.Lowlands is ranked #6,527 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lowlands?

Median rent in Lowlands WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lowlands ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lowlands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lowlands WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lowlands?

The median age in Lowlands WA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lowlands a good suburb to live in?

Lowlands is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 149.The median income is $635/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50866. All dollar figures in AUD.