Morawa, WA: suburb profile

The population of Morawa WA is 459 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Morawa is $632 per week ($32,864 per year). Median rent in Morawa is $190 per week ($823 per month). Morawa has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Morawa has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Morawa is England. The most common religion is No religion (36.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morawa is $500.

Population
459
Census 2021
Median income
$632/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$190/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Morawa vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Morawa is $632 a week, 22% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 576th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $190 a week, $130 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 15.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 45, 4 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMorawaTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$632/wk$806/wk −22%$766/wk
Household income$1,239/wk$1,722/wk −28%$1,637/wk
Rent$190/wk$320/wk −41%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$500/mo$1,759/mo −72%$1,733/mo
Median age4541 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.3%18.6% −3.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Morawa, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Morawa Population

459 residents at the 2021 Census.

Morawa Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$632/wk
$32,864 per year
Ranked 6,581 of 14,663
Median Rent
$190/wk
$823 per month
Ranked 7,769 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$500/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Morawa Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,239/wk
Median rent $190/wk
Rent to income 15.3%

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

Median rent in Morawa against your income

About $5,369 a month
Median rent $190/wk
Left after rent $1,049/wk
Rent share 15.3%

Morawa Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
902
avg ICSEA score
256
total students
Morawa District High School Government
Combined · K-12 · 209 students
902
ICSEA
Western Australian College Of Agriculture - Morawa Government
Secondary · 10-12 · 47 students

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

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Morawa, Western Australia: 29.1949°S, 116.0135°E

Morawa Schools (2)

People in Morawa

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (229) Female 51.0% (238)

Population Density

2.4
people per km²
459 people · 190.5 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,589
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.6%
New Zealand
2.2%
India
0.7%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
0.9%
Tamil
0.9%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
36.2%
Australian
27.2%
Irish
10.5%
Scottish
9.2%
Australian Aboriginal
7.2%
German
1.7%
Indian
1.3%
Italian
1.3%
Dutch
0.9%
Maori
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
36.2%
Not stated
29.6%
Anglican
15.0%
Catholic
14.6%
Uniting Church
1.1%
Salvation Army
1.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
0.9%
Hinduism
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

10.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.5% 149
Separated
6.5% 24
Divorced
11.1% 41
Widowed
6.0% 22
Never married
35.9% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.4%
Couple: no children
34.9%
Couple: no children under 15
11.3%
One parent: children under 15
7.6%
One parent: no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
40.1%
2 persons
33.8%
3 persons
10.8%
4 persons
6.4%
5 persons
4.5%
6+ persons
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Morawa

Housing Tenure

Of the 152 occupied private dwellings in Morawa at the 2021 Census, 29.6% were rented, 46.1% owned outright and 18.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
5.3% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
46.1% 70 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
18.4% 28 dwellings
Rented
29.6% 45 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.6% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.8%
2 bedrooms
16.3%
3 bedrooms
47.5%
4 bedrooms
28.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
28.6%
$300-$449/mo
28.6%
$450-$599/mo
21.4%
$800-$999/mo
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.5%
1 vehicle
39.3%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
15.2%

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

Work, income and education in Morawa

Employment

Employed full-time
35.9% 94 people
Employed part-time
16.0% 42 people
Unemployed
1.1% 3 people
Not in labour force
46.9% 123 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
23.6%
Professionals
23.6%
Managers
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.9%
Labourers
6.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
4.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
12.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.8%
$4,000+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
10.8%
$300-$399/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.8%
Walked only
11.3%
Did not go to work
6.5%
Car (passenger)
3.2%
Other
3.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.8%
Bachelor Degree
8.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.9%
Certificate I/II
6.9%
Postgraduate Degree
5.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
20.7%
Education
19.0%
Health
17.2%
Agriculture & Environment
12.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.1%
Society & Culture
10.3%
Management & Commerce
8.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.8%
Secondary: Government
26.7%
Pre-school
11.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.9%
Vocational Education
6.7%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
66.9%
Has need for assistance
6.5%
Need for assistance not stated
28.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
38
Arthritis
22
Diabetes
18
Asthma
17
Heart disease
14
Kidney disease
7
Stroke
7
Cancer
6
Lung condition
5
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 38
Did not provide
86.0% 234

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
34.7% 93
Not a volunteer
65.3% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.7% 10
Never served
96.3% 258

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
13.9%
1 child
9.6%
2 children
25.2%
3 children
27.0%
4 children
24.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
8
1971: 1980
6
1981: 1990
3
1991: 2000
6
2001: 2010
6
2011: 2015
4

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

Population Mobility

19.1%
moved in the last year
41.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
259
Moved from WA
30
Moved: same area (SA2)
29
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.2%
5: 14 hours
28.4%
15: 29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
32.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.9%
Step family: no other children
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morawa

What is the population of Morawa WA?

The population of Morawa WA is 459 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km². Morawa is ranked #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Morawa?

The median personal income in Morawa WA is $632 per week, or $32,864 per year. The median household income is $1,239 per week. Family income is $1,589 per week. Morawa is ranked #6,581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Morawa?

Median rent in Morawa WA is $190 per week ($823 per month). Rent represents 15.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Morawa ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Morawa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morawa WA is $500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Morawa?

The median age in Morawa WA is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Morawa a good suburb to live in?

Morawa is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 459. The median income is $632/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.3% 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: 50993. All dollar figures in AUD.