Mantamaru WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mantamaru WA is 124 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mantamaru is $384 per week ($19,968 per year). Median rent in Mantamaru is $65 per week ($282 per month). Mantamaru has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mantamaru has a population density of 25.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Christian (other) (66% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Mantamaru Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mantamaru Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$384/wk
$19,968 per year
#8793 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$65/wk
$282 per month
#8785 of 14,663
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Median Age
25years
13 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 4.2 · 1.4 per bedroom

Mantamaru Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (57) Female 52.1% (62)

Population Density

25.7
people per km²
124 people · 4.8 km²

Households

4.2
Avg household size
1.4
Persons per bedroom
$1,021
Family income/wk

Mantamaru 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
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mantamaru Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mantamaru Religion

Christian (other)
66.4%
No Religion
20.8%
Not stated
8.8%
Church Christ
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mantamaru Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.9%

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

Mantamaru Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.0%
Other
50.0%

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

Mantamaru Employment

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Employed full-time
6.4% 5 people
Employed part-time
3.8% 3 people
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Unemployed
21.8% 17 people
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Not in labour force
67.9% 53 people

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

Mantamaru Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Professionals
33.3%

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

Mantamaru Field of Study

Education
100.0%

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

Mantamaru Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mantamaru Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
23.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
29.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.5%
$4,000+/wk
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mantamaru Marital Status

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Married
54.8% 46
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Separated
4.8% 4
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Divorced
3.6% 3
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Never married
36.9% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mantamaru Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
97.4%
English
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mantamaru School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
55.8%
Secondary — Government
34.9%
Pre-school
9.3%

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

Mantamaru Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 220

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

Mantamaru Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
4.3% 3
Not a volunteer
95.7% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mantamaru How People Get to Work

Walked only
53.8%
Car (driver)
46.2%

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

Mantamaru Car Ownership

0 vehicles
78.1%
1 vehicle
21.9%

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

Mantamaru Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
83.3%

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

Mantamaru Population Mobility

11.3%
moved in the last year
13.2%
moved in the last 5 years
63.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
32.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mantamaru Indigenous Population

93.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
211
Indigenous residents
16
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mantamaru Long-term Health Conditions

Kidney disease
8
Diabetes
4

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

Mantamaru Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
18.2%
$300-$399/wk
47.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mantamaru Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
58.7%
Couple — no children
20.2%
One parent — children under 15
17.4%
One parent — no children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mantamaru Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mantamaru Children Ever Born

No children
59.1%
2 children
18.2%
3 children
22.7%

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

Mantamaru Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
35.7%
5–14 hours
42.9%
15–29 hours
21.4%

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

Mantamaru Household Size

2 persons
33.3%
5 persons
33.3%
6+ persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mantamaru Where Residents Moved From

Same address
102
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Mantamaru Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mantamaru Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Ngaanyatjarra Lands School - Jameson Campus Government
Combined

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

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Mantamaru Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $65/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.5%

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

If you earn X in Mantamaru

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $65/wk
Left after rent $1,122/wk
Rent share 5.5%

Mantamaru vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Frequently Asked Questions About Mantamaru

What is the population of Mantamaru WA?

The population of Mantamaru WA is 124 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.7 people per km².Mantamaru is ranked #8,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mantamaru?

The median personal income in Mantamaru WA is $384 per week, or $19,968 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,021 per week.Mantamaru is ranked #8,793 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mantamaru?

Median rent in Mantamaru WA is $65 per week ($282 per month).Rent represents 5.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mantamaru ranks #8,785 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Mantamaru?

The median age in Mantamaru WA is 25 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mantamaru a good suburb to live in?

Mantamaru is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 124.The median income is $384/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.5% 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: 50894. All dollar figures in AUD.