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Molloy Island WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Molloy Island WA is 163 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Molloy Island is $486 per week ($25,272 per year). Median rent in Molloy Island is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Molloy Island has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Molloy Island has a population density of 57.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Molloy Island is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Molloy Island is $1,094.

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Molloy Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Molloy Island Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$486/wk

$25,272 per year

#8362 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

63years

25 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,094/mo

Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

Molloy Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (82) Female 49.1% (79)

Population Density

57.1

people per km²

163 people · 2.9 km²

Households

1.7

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,075

Family income/wk

Molloy Island Age Distribution

0-4

15-19

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)

Molloy Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

82.5% 47 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

17.5% 10 dwellings

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

Molloy Island Country of Birth

Australia

81.7%

England

18.3%

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

Molloy Island Religion

No Religion

40.1%

Anglican

21.1%

Not stated

15.0%

Catholic

12.2%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Lutheran

2.7%

Othr Protestnt

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Molloy Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Molloy Island Employment

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Employed full-time

19.0% 29 people

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Employed part-time

13.1% 20 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 5 people

🏠

Not in labour force

64.7% 99 people

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

Molloy Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.9%

Bachelor Degree

26.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.1%

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

Molloy Island Occupation

Professionals

30.6%

Labourers

16.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Sales Workers

11.1%

Managers

8.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.3%

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

Molloy Island Field of Study

Engineering

18.8%

Health

18.8%

Creative Arts

18.8%

Information Technology

15.6%

Management & Commerce

15.6%

Education

12.5%

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

Molloy Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Molloy Island Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

20.5%

$500-$649/wk

11.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.1%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Molloy Island Marital Status

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Married

67.3% 109

↔️

Separated

3.1% 5

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Divorced

10.5% 17

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Widowed

9.3% 15

👤

Never married

9.9% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Molloy Island Ancestry

English

36.4%

Australian

23.6%

Irish

11.8%

Scottish

9.5%

German

5.5%

Italian

3.2%

Dutch

2.3%

Other

2.3%

Greek

1.8%

Maori

1.8%

Welsh

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Molloy Island Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.3% 13

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 287

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

Molloy Island Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

35.9% 55

—

Not a volunteer

64.1% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Molloy Island Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

27.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

45.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Molloy Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

59.4%

Did not go to work

21.9%

Walked only

18.8%

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

Molloy Island Car Ownership

1 vehicle

49.3%

2 vehicles

38.0%

3 vehicles

8.5%

4+ vehicles

4.2%

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

Molloy Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

22.4%

3 bedrooms

45.9%

4 bedrooms

24.7%

5 bedrooms

7.1%

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

Molloy Island Population Mobility

16.2%

moved in the last year

37.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

31.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Molloy Island Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

294

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Molloy Island Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Molloy Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

10.9%

$150-$299/wk

3.4%

$300-$399/wk

10.9%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

16.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Molloy Island Family Structure

Couple — no children

85.9%

Couple — children under 15

7.6%

Couple — no children under 15

3.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Molloy Island Military Service

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Previously served

6.0% 9

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Never served

94.0% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Molloy Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.6% 28

—

Did not provide

80.4% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Molloy Island Children Ever Born

No children

21.2%

1 child

7.6%

2 children

43.9%

3 children

27.3%

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

Molloy Island When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Molloy Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.7%

5–14 hours

40.5%

15–29 hours

20.3%

30+ hours

13.9%

Did not do domestic work

12.7%

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

Molloy Island Household Size

1 person

35.1%

2 persons

59.7%

3 persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Molloy Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

124

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Molloy Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Molloy Island Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $866/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Molloy Island

Your weekly income

≈ $3,753/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $591/wk

Rent share 31.8%

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Molloy Island vs State & National Average

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Pop: 82 Income: $979/wk

Dewars Pool

Pop: 82 Income: $628/wk Rent: $350/wk

Mount Elphinstone

Pop: 82 Income: $492/wk Rent: $290/wk

Ruabon

Pop: 82 Income: $734/wk Rent: $400/wk

Talandji

Pop: 82 Income: $1,625/wk Rent: $400/wk

Walsall

Pop: 82 Income: $545/wk Rent: $226/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Molloy Island

What is the population of Molloy Island WA?

The population of Molloy Island WA is 163 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 57.1 people per km².Molloy Island is ranked #7,517 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Molloy Island?

The median personal income in Molloy Island WA is $486 per week, or $25,272 per year.The median household income is $866 per week.Family income is $1,075 per week.Molloy Island is ranked #8,362 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Molloy Island?

Median rent in Molloy Island WA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 31.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Molloy Island ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Molloy Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Molloy Island WA is $1,094. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Molloy Island?

The median age in Molloy Island WA is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Molloy Island a good suburb to live in?

Molloy Island is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 163.The median income is $486/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.8% 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: 50978. All dollar figures in AUD.