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Mount Sheila WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Sheila WA is 794 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Sheila is $2,440 per week ($126,880 per year). Median rent in Mount Sheila is $520 per week ($2,253 per month). Mount Sheila has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mount Sheila has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Sheila 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 Mount Sheila is $5,250.

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Mount Sheila Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Sheila Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$2,440/wk

$126,880 per year

#6 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$520/wk

$2,253 per month

#502 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$5,250/mo

Avg household size: 4.2 · 2 per bedroom

Mount Sheila Demographics

Gender Split

Male 80.9% (644) Female 19.1% (152)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

794 people · 5080.3 km²

Households

4.2

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$4,750

Family income/wk

Mount Sheila Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Sheila Country of Birth

Australia

89.2%

England

4.6%

India

3.1%

Afghanistan

1.2%

China

0.9%

Indonesia

0.9%

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

Mount Sheila Religion

No Religion

40.8%

Not stated

36.1%

Catholic

12.5%

Anglican

5.1%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Other Religions Tot

1.3%

Islam

1.0%

Baptist

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Sheila Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.6%

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

Mount Sheila Languages Spoken at Home

Other

41.1%

Serbian

16.1%

IAL Punjabi

14.3%

SAL Tot

10.7%

Tamil

7.1%

SAL Indon

5.4%

French

5.4%

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

Mount Sheila Employment

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Employed full-time

88.6% 426 people

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Employed part-time

6.7% 32 people

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Not in labour force

4.8% 23 people

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

Mount Sheila Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.1%

Bachelor Degree

17.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.6%

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

Mount Sheila Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

45.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

21.3%

Labourers

10.8%

Professionals

10.5%

Managers

5.2%

Community & Personal Service

4.6%

Clerical & Administrative

2.3%

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

Mount Sheila Field of Study

Engineering

51.5%

Management & Commerce

10.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.2%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Society & Culture

5.5%

Health

3.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Education

3.1%

Creative Arts

3.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

Information Technology

1.4%

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

Mount Sheila Marital Status

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Married

32.2% 248

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Separated

3.9% 30

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Divorced

9.4% 72

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Never married

54.5% 419

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Sheila Ancestry

English

31.3%

Australian

23.3%

Other

9.6%

Irish

8.3%

Scottish

7.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.2%

Maori

3.7%

German

3.1%

Italian

2.5%

Filipino

2.1%

New Zealander

1.5%

Croatian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Sheila School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

58.8%

Primary — Catholic

23.5%

Secondary — Government

17.6%

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

Mount Sheila Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 1,058

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

Mount Sheila Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.2% 37

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Not a volunteer

92.8% 477

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Sheila How People Get to Work

Bus

37.6%

Other

21.6%

Car (driver)

18.9%

Car (passenger)

9.6%

Walked only

6.9%

Did not go to work

4.0%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.6%

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

Mount Sheila Population Mobility

25.6%

moved in the last year

60.3%

moved in the last 5 years

0.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Sheila Indigenous Population

9.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

101

Indigenous residents

985

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Sheila Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

Diabetes

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

Mount Sheila Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

0.6%

$400-$499/wk

0.8%

$650-$799/wk

0.6%

$800-$999/wk

3.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

38.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.6%

$3,500+/wk

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Sheila Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15

55.6%

Couple — children under 15

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Sheila Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.6% 3

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Previously served

2.5% 13

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Never served

96.9% 500

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Sheila Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

4.3% 22

—

Did not provide

95.7% 489

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Sheila Children Ever Born

No children

75.0%

1 child

7.5%

2 children

6.3%

3 children

11.3%

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

Mount Sheila When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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

Mount Sheila Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.7%

5–14 hours

14.3%

15–29 hours

4.1%

30+ hours

2.5%

Did not do domestic work

64.3%

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

Mount Sheila Household Size

6+ persons

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Sheila Where Residents Moved From

Same address

395

Moved from WA

107

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Mount Sheila Family Blending

Step family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Sheila Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,749/wk

Median Rent $520/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.9%

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

If you earn X in Mount Sheila

Your weekly income

≈ $16,246/month

Median rent $520/wk

Left after rent $3,229/wk

Rent share 13.9%

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Mount Sheila vs State & National Average

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Pop: 406 Income: $702/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 406 Income: $619/wk Rent: $250/wk

Carnamah

Pop: 407 Income: $823/wk Rent: $150/wk

Coolup

Pop: 420 Income: $767/wk Rent: $270/wk

Quedjinup

Pop: 420 Income: $856/wk Rent: $400/wk

Narembeen

Pop: 423 Income: $808/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Sheila

What is the population of Mount Sheila WA?

The population of Mount Sheila WA is 794 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Mount Sheila is ranked #4,306 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Sheila?

The median personal income in Mount Sheila WA is $2,440 per week, or $126,880 per year.The median household income is $3,749 per week.Family income is $4,750 per week.Mount Sheila is ranked #6 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Sheila?

Median rent in Mount Sheila WA is $520 per week ($2,253 per month).Rent represents 13.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Sheila ranks #502 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Sheila?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Sheila WA is $5,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Sheila?

The median age in Mount Sheila WA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Sheila a good suburb to live in?

Mount Sheila is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 794.The median income is $2,440/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.9% 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: 51033. All dollar figures in AUD.