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Malaga WA — Suburb Profile

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

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 (50% of residents).

Malaga Map

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📍 Malaga, Western Australia — 31.8568°S, 115.8974°E

🏫 Schools (19)

Malaga Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Malaga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,350/wk
$70,200 per year
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Median Rent
$775/wk
$3,358 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1.4 · 1.2 per bedroom

Malaga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 68.0% (17) Female 32.0% (8)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
25 people · 6.6 km²

Households

1.4
Avg household size
1.2
Persons per bedroom
$7,000
Family income/wk

Malaga Age Distribution

25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Malaga Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Malaga Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Not stated
36.4%
Buddhism
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Malaga Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
64.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.7%

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

Malaga Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 11 people

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

Malaga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Malaga Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Malaga Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Malaga Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Malaga Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Malaga Marital Status

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Married
27.3% 6
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Separated
31.8% 7
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Divorced
18.2% 4
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Never married
22.7% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Malaga Ancestry

English
27.3%
Scottish
22.7%
German
18.2%
Irish
18.2%
Vietnamese
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Malaga Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 35

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

Malaga Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Malaga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Malaga Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Malaga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
100.0%

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

Malaga Population Mobility

18.8%
moved in the last year
76.5%
moved in the last 5 years
71.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Malaga Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
29
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Malaga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Malaga Family Structure

One parent — no children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Malaga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
28.6% 6
—
Did not provide
71.4% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Malaga When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
6

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

Malaga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
33.3%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Malaga Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Malaga Where Residents Moved From

Same address
13
Moved from WA
4

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

Malaga Schools

19
schools nearby
13
government
982
avg ICSEA score
6,474
total students
St Andrew's Grammar Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 796 students
1078
ICSEA
North Morley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 207 students
1032
ICSEA
Noranda Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 352 students
1020
ICSEA
Camboon Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 322 students
1019
ICSEA
Ballajura Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 674 students
1017
ICSEA
Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 393 students
1016
ICSEA
Morley Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,013 students
1008
ICSEA
South Ballajura Education Support Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 97 students
999
ICSEA
Illawarra Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 310 students
987
ICSEA
Alinjarra Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 339 students
977
ICSEA
Ballajura Community College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 929 students
960
ICSEA
West Beechboro Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 429 students
959
ICSEA
South Ballajura Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 355 students
939
ICSEA
Boyare Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 176 students
887
ICSEA
Waddington Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 82 students
834
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools

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

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Malaga Rent Prices & Affordability

44%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,749/wk
Median Rent $775/wk
Rent-to-Income 44.3%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Malaga

≈ $7,579/month
Median rent $775/wk
Left after rent $974/wk
Rent share 44.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Pleasant (WA)
Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $460/wk Save: $315/wk
Trigg
Income: $1,110/wk Rent: $485/wk Save: $290/wk
South Perth
Income: $1,147/wk Rent: $375/wk Save: $400/wk
Peppermint Grove
Income: $1,501/wk Rent: $440/wk Save: $335/wk
Claremont (WA)
Income: $1,115/wk Rent: $460/wk Save: $315/wk
Applecross
Income: $1,167/wk Rent: $475/wk Save: $300/wk
Nedlands
Income: $1,121/wk Rent: $500/wk Save: $275/wk
Cottesloe
Income: $1,458/wk Rent: $550/wk Save: $225/wk

Malaga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Cooljarloo
Pop: 13 Income: $1,100/wk
Dindiloa
Pop: 13 Income: $1,199/wk
East Lyons River
Pop: 13 Income: $850/wk
Lake Brown
Pop: 13
Lower Hotham
Pop: 13 Income: $706/wk
Merilup
Pop: 13 Income: $900/wk

Compare Malaga

Malaga vs Cooljarloo →Malaga vs Dindiloa →Malaga vs East Lyons River →Malaga vs Lake Brown →

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 WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (44.3% 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: 50884. All dollar figures in AUD.