Malaga, WA: suburb profile
The population of Malaga WA is 25 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Malaga is $1,350 per week ($70,200 per year). Median rent in Malaga is $775 per week ($3,358 per month). Malaga has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Malaga has a population density of 3.8 people per km².
The most common religion is No religion (44.0% of residents).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.
Malaga Map
Malaga Population
25 residents at the 2021 Census.
Malaga Median Income & Rent
Malaga Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Malaga Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Malaga Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Malaga Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Malaga Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Malaga Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Malaga Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Malaga Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Malaga Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Malaga Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Malaga Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Malaga Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Malaga Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Malaga Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Malaga How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Malaga Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Malaga Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Malaga Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Malaga Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Malaga Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Malaga Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Malaga Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Malaga When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Malaga Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Malaga Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Malaga Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Malaga Schools
Showing 15 of 19 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near Malaga, with a mapMalaga Rent Prices & Affordability
44% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: stressed.
Rent is more than 35% of household income, a level often described as housing stress.
Median rent in Malaga against your income
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Malaga vs the typical WA suburb
The median personal income in Malaga is $1,350 a week, 67% above the typical WA suburb ($806). Median rent is $775 a week, $455 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 44.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 43, 2 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).
| Measure | Malaga | Typical WA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $1,350/wk | $806/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,749/wk | $1,722/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $775/wk | $320/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $0/mo | $1,759/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 43 | 41 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 44.3% | 18.6% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Malaga
The closest suburb to Malaga is Noranda, 1.8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malaga
What is the population of Malaga WA?
The population of Malaga WA is 25 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².
What is the median income in Malaga?
The median personal income in Malaga WA is $1,350 per week, or $70,200 per year.The median household income is $1,749 per week.Family income is $7,000 per week.
How much is rent in Malaga?
Median rent in Malaga WA is $775 per week ($3,358 per month).Rent represents 44.3% of household income, which is considered stressed.
What is the median age in Malaga?
The median age in Malaga WA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Malaga a good suburb to live in?
Malaga is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 25.The median income is $1,350/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as stressed (44.3% 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: 50884. All dollar figures in AUD.