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Martin WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Martin WA is 1,854 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Martin is $859 per week ($44,668 per year). Median rent in Martin is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Martin has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Martin has a population density of 65.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Martin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Martin is $2,167.

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📍 Martin, Western Australia — 32.0744°S, 116.0444°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Martin Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Martin Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$859/wk
$44,668 per year
#2643 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
#2908 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Martin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (917) Female 50.5% (934)

Population Density

65.3
people per km²
1,854 people · 28.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,231
Family income/wk

Martin 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
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Martin Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
35.1% 179 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
64.9% 331 dwellings

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

Martin Country of Birth

Australia
85.2%
England
7.8%
India
3.4%
Afghanistan
1.2%
Germany
1.2%
Croatia
0.6%
Indonesia
0.6%

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

Martin Religion

No Religion
40.6%
Catholic
22.9%
Not stated
10.7%
Anglican
10.3%
Islam
5.3%
Christian (other)
4.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.4%
Buddhism
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Martin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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

Martin Languages Spoken at Home

Other
30.3%
SAL Tot
20.0%
SAL Tagalog
11.7%
Hindi
10.3%
Italian
7.6%
IAL Punjabi
7.6%
Tamil
6.9%
Arabic
5.5%

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

Martin Employment

💼
Employed full-time
42.9% 561 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.0% 288 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.1% 40 people
🏠
Not in labour force
32.1% 420 people

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

Martin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.2%
Bachelor Degree
25.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Postgraduate Degree
5.7%
Certificate I/II
2.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%

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

Martin Occupation

Professionals
20.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.8%
Community & Personal Service
15.5%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Managers
12.5%
Labourers
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.4%
Sales Workers
3.4%

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

Martin Field of Study

Engineering
24.0%
Management & Commerce
18.5%
Health
13.3%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Education
9.1%
Architecture & Building
8.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%
Information Technology
2.0%

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

Martin Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Martin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%
$4,000+/wk
13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Martin Marital Status

💍
Married
51.4% 765
↔️
Separated
4.0% 59
📋
Divorced
7.9% 118
🕊️
Widowed
8.1% 120
👤
Never married
28.7% 427

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Martin Ancestry

English
30.6%
Australian
27.3%
Other
13.6%
Irish
6.0%
Scottish
5.3%
Dutch
3.4%
Italian
3.4%
Filipino
3.2%
Indian
2.5%
German
2.1%
Chinese
1.5%
South African
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Martin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
23.4%
Secondary — Catholic
14.0%
Vocational Education
12.8%
Secondary — Government
11.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
11.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
10.0%
Pre-school
9.4%
Primary — Catholic
7.7%

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

Martin Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.1% 208
✅
No need for assistance
93.9% 3,195

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

Martin Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.5% 208
—
Not a volunteer
84.5% 1,135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Martin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
1.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
34.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Martin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.4%
Did not go to work
11.9%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Walked only
3.0%
Train
2.0%
Other
1.8%
Truck
1.6%
Bicycle
0.4%
Bus
0.4%

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

Martin Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.7%
1 vehicle
23.7%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Martin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.3%
2 bedrooms
6.7%
3 bedrooms
28.4%
4 bedrooms
52.4%
5 bedrooms
9.0%
6+ bedrooms
2.2%

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

Martin Population Mobility

8.1%
moved in the last year
35.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Martin Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
56
Indigenous residents
3,516
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Martin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
119
Asthma
58
Arthritis
51
Heart disease
48
Diabetes
39
Lung condition
26
Cancer
23
Kidney disease
21
Stroke
14
Dementia
7

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

Martin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Martin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.3%
Couple — no children
25.8%
Couple — no children under 15
16.9%
One parent — children under 15
7.8%
One parent — no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Martin Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.3% 31
👤
Never served
97.7% 1,318

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Martin Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 193
—
Did not provide
85.6% 1,149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Martin Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
1 child
10.5%
2 children
31.2%
3 children
21.0%
4 children
7.2%
5+ children
1.6%

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

Martin When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951–1960
43
1961–1970
83
1971–1980
47
1981–1990
62
1991–2000
33
2001–2010
145
2011–2015
115
2016
13
2017
15
2018
7
2019
12
2020
3

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

Martin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5–14 hours
28.0%
15–29 hours
12.9%
30+ hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Martin Household Size

1 person
19.9%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
16.3%
5 persons
9.7%
6+ persons
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Martin Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,546
Moved from WA
116
Moved — same area (SA2)
10
Moved from overseas
6

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

Martin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
75.0%
Step family — no other children
17.8%
Blended family — no other children
4.7%
Intact family — other children present
1.3%
Step family — other children present
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Martin Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1004
avg ICSEA score
1,018
total students
Lumen Christi College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,018 students
1004
ICSEA

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

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Martin Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,987/wk
Median Rent $360/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.1%

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

If you earn X in Martin

≈ $8,610/month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,627/wk
Rent share 18.1%

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Martin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Marble Bar
Pop: 927 Income: $1,433/wk Rent: $100/wk
Pelican Point (WA)
Pop: 929 Income: $904/wk Rent: $410/wk
Hazelmere
Pop: 935 Income: $639/wk Rent: $300/wk
Boyup Brook
Pop: 938 Income: $633/wk Rent: $220/wk
Roelands
Pop: 938 Income: $928/wk Rent: $320/wk
Barragup
Pop: 940 Income: $708/wk Rent: $323/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Martin

What is the population of Martin WA?

The population of Martin WA is 1,854 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 65.3 people per km².Martin is ranked #3,132 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Martin?

The median personal income in Martin WA is $859 per week, or $44,668 per year.The median household income is $1,987 per week.Family income is $2,231 per week.Martin is ranked #2,643 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Martin?

Median rent in Martin WA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Martin ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Martin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Martin WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Martin?

The median age in Martin WA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Martin a good suburb to live in?

Martin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,854.The median income is $859/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 50911. All dollar figures in AUD.