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Munster WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Munster WA is 199 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Munster is $736 per week ($38,272 per year). Median rent in Munster is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Munster has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Munster has a population density of 45.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Munster is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Munster is $2,798.

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Munster Population

residents (Census 2021)

Munster Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$736/wk

$38,272 per year

#4814 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

#3803 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,798/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Munster Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.4% (112) Female 42.6% (83)

Population Density

45.2

people per km²

199 people · 4.4 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,071

Family income/wk

Munster 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)

Munster Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.4% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.6% 19 dwellings

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

Munster Country of Birth

Australia

96.0%

England

4.0%

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

Munster Religion

No Religion

39.1%

Catholic

21.3%

Not stated

14.2%

Anglican

12.7%

Baptist

4.6%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Lutheran

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Munster Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

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

Munster Employment

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Employed full-time

31.9% 45 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 26 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

47.5% 67 people

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

Munster Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.6%

Bachelor Degree

28.4%

Postgraduate Degree

12.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

4.1%

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

Munster Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

38.5%

Professionals

25.0%

Managers

17.3%

Clerical & Administrative

7.7%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

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

Munster Field of Study

Engineering

34.0%

Architecture & Building

19.1%

Management & Commerce

14.9%

Creative Arts

10.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.5%

Education

6.4%

Society & Culture

6.4%

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

Munster Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Munster Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

9.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.8%

$4,000+/wk

26.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Munster Marital Status

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Married

45.9% 83

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Separated

2.2% 4

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Divorced

12.7% 23

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Widowed

5.5% 10

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Never married

33.7% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Munster Ancestry

Australian

28.6%

English

20.7%

Other

11.6%

Irish

10.8%

South African

7.1%

Scottish

6.2%

Italian

5.0%

German

4.6%

Dutch

1.7%

Croatian

1.2%

French

1.2%

Indian

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Munster School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Vocational Education

28.6%

Secondary — Catholic

23.8%

Pre-school

14.3%

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

Munster Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.7% 28

✅

No need for assistance

92.3% 337

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

Munster Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.2% 26

—

Not a volunteer

82.8% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Munster Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Munster How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.0%

Did not go to work

10.0%

Truck

5.0%

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

Munster Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.9%

2 vehicles

22.0%

3 vehicles

25.4%

4+ vehicles

35.6%

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

Munster Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.0%

3 bedrooms

21.7%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

5 bedrooms

6.7%

6+ bedrooms

6.7%

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

Munster Population Mobility

9.1%

moved in the last year

38.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Munster Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

346

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Munster Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Munster Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

8.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Munster Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.8%

Couple — children under 15

40.5%

Couple — no children under 15

8.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Munster Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 7

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Never served

95.2% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Munster Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.1% 26

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Did not provide

82.9% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Munster Children Ever Born

No children

36.5%

1 child

15.4%

2 children

34.6%

3 children

13.5%

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

Munster When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

2016

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

Munster Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

26.0%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

29.2%

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

Munster Household Size

1 person

4.5%

2 persons

37.3%

3 persons

20.9%

4 persons

22.4%

5 persons

9.0%

6+ persons

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Munster Where Residents Moved From

Same address

159

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

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

Munster Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.8%

Blended family — no other children

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Munster Schools

schools nearby

government

1038

avg ICSEA score

2,947

total students

Mater Christi Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 609 students

1070

ICSEA

Divine Mercy College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 322 students

1062

ICSEA

Jilbup Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 294 students

1054

ICSEA

St Jerome's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 468 students

1051

ICSEA

Beeliar Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 515 students

1023

ICSEA

South Coogee Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 417 students

1020

ICSEA

Yangebup Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 322 students

989

ICSEA

Fremantle Language Development Centre - Beeliar Campus Government

Primary

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

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Munster Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,843/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Munster

Your weekly income

≈ $7,986/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $1,513/wk

Rent share 17.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Shoalwater (WA)

Income: $679/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $70/wk

Bindoon

Income: $655/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $30/wk

Rockingham (WA)

Income: $671/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $30/wk

Mount Barker (WA)

Income: $602/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $105/wk

Waroona

Income: $615/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $60/wk

Spencer Park

Income: $608/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $40/wk

Little Grove

Income: $749/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $35/wk

Falcon

Income: $635/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $30/wk

Munster vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Mumballup

Pop: 100 Income: $725/wk Rent: $400/wk

Sunnyside (WA)

Pop: 100 Income: $820/wk Rent: $245/wk

Wadderin

Pop: 100 Income: $949/wk Rent: $200/wk

West Pingelly

Pop: 100 Income: $933/wk Rent: $120/wk

Hester

Pop: 101 Income: $662/wk Rent: $120/wk

Miling

Pop: 101 Income: $1,020/wk Rent: $138/wk

Compare Munster

Munster vs Mumballup →Munster vs Sunnyside (WA) →Munster vs Wadderin →Munster vs West Pingelly →

Frequently Asked Questions About Munster

What is the population of Munster WA?

The population of Munster WA is 199 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 45.2 people per km².Munster is ranked #6,970 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Munster?

The median personal income in Munster WA is $736 per week, or $38,272 per year.The median household income is $1,843 per week.Family income is $2,071 per week.Munster is ranked #4,814 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Munster?

Median rent in Munster WA is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Munster ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Munster?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Munster WA is $2,798. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Munster?

The median age in Munster WA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Munster a good suburb to live in?

Munster is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 199.The median income is $736/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 51060. All dollar figures in AUD.