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McBeath WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of McBeath WA is 32 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in McBeath is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Median rent in McBeath is $170 per week ($737 per month). McBeath has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. McBeath has a population density of 26.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in McBeath is $1,600.

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📍 McBeath, Western Australia — 18.2426°S, 127.6878°E

🏫 Schools (1)

McBeath Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

McBeath Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$875/wk
$45,500 per year
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Median Rent
$170/wk
$737 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

McBeath Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.7% (23) Female 34.3% (12)

Population Density

26.2
people per km²
32 people · 1.2 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

McBeath Age Distribution

15-19
40-44
55-59
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

McBeath Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

McBeath Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

McBeath Religion

No Religion
33.3%
Catholic
21.2%
Anglican
18.2%
Uniting Church
15.2%
Not stated
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

McBeath Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
40.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.2%

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

McBeath Employment

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Employed full-time
45.5% 5 people
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Not in labour force
54.5% 6 people

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

McBeath Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%

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

McBeath Occupation

Community & Personal Service
36.4%
Labourers
36.4%
Clerical & Administrative
27.3%

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

McBeath Field of Study

Architecture & Building
50.0%
Management & Commerce
50.0%

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

McBeath Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

McBeath Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

McBeath Marital Status

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Married
25.0% 7
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Divorced
10.7% 3
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Widowed
10.7% 3
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Never married
53.6% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

McBeath Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
35.9%
Irish
20.5%
English
17.9%
Australian
12.8%
Scottish
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

McBeath Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 42

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

McBeath Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
17.2% 5
—
Not a volunteer
82.8% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

McBeath How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.7%
Car (passenger)
27.3%

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

McBeath Car Ownership

0 vehicles
26.7%
1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
26.7%
4+ vehicles
26.7%

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

McBeath Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
44.4%
3 bedrooms
55.6%

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

McBeath Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
29.6%
moved in the last 5 years
11.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

McBeath Indigenous Population

55.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
22
Indigenous residents
18
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

McBeath Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

McBeath Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
36.4%
$800-$999/wk
36.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

McBeath Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.7%
One parent — children under 15
35.7%
One parent — no children under 15
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

McBeath Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

McBeath When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

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

McBeath Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.5%
5–14 hours
37.5%
15–29 hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

McBeath Household Size

1 person
36.8%
2 persons
36.8%
3 persons
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

McBeath Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
661
avg ICSEA score
306
total students
Halls Creek District High School Government
Combined · K-12 · 306 students
661
ICSEA

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

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McBeath Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $170/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.1%

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

If you earn X in McBeath

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $170/wk
Left after rent $955/wk
Rent share 15.1%

McBeath vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Tandegin
Pop: 16 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $200/wk
Barberton
Pop: 16 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $169/wk
Contine
Pop: 16 Income: $1,333/wk Rent: $150/wk
Devils Creek
Pop: 16 Income: $1,625/wk
Kingston (WA)
Pop: 16 Income: $900/wk
Lake Margarette
Pop: 16 Income: $1,166/wk

Compare McBeath

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Frequently Asked Questions About McBeath

What is the population of McBeath WA?

The population of McBeath WA is 32 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.2 people per km².

What is the median income in McBeath?

The median personal income in McBeath WA is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in McBeath?

Median rent in McBeath WA is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in McBeath?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in McBeath WA is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in McBeath?

The median age in McBeath WA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is McBeath a good suburb to live in?

McBeath is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 32.The median income is $875/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% 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: 50919. All dollar figures in AUD.