Suburbs Newdegate

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Newdegate WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Newdegate WA is 159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newdegate is $890 per week ($46,280 per year). Median rent in Newdegate is $200 per week ($867 per month). Newdegate has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Newdegate has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newdegate is $468.

Newdegate Map

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📍 Newdegate, Western Australia — 33.0857°S, 119.0470°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Newdegate Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Newdegate Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$890/wk
$46,280 per year
#2241 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$468/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Newdegate Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.7% (87) Female 45.3% (72)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
159 people · 297.6 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Newdegate Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
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)

Newdegate Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.1% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.9% 14 dwellings

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

Newdegate Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Newdegate Religion

No Religion
56.7%
Not stated
13.5%
Catholic
11.3%
Anglican
10.6%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Baptist
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Newdegate Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.3%

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

Newdegate Employment

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Employed full-time
49.5% 50 people
⏰
Employed part-time
27.7% 28 people
🏠
Not in labour force
22.8% 23 people

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

Newdegate Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.3%
Bachelor Degree
35.7%

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

Newdegate Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
31.6%
Managers
28.9%
Labourers
23.7%
Community & Personal Service
7.9%
Clerical & Administrative
7.9%

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

Newdegate Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
36.4%
Society & Culture
18.2%
Engineering
15.2%
Health
15.2%
Education
15.2%

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

Newdegate Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Newdegate Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
8.5%
$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.4%
$800-$999/wk
14.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Newdegate Marital Status

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Married
45.9% 62
↔️
Separated
2.2% 3
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Divorced
16.3% 22
🕊️
Widowed
3.0% 4
👤
Never married
32.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Newdegate Ancestry

English
36.0%
Australian
30.1%
Scottish
9.1%
Irish
8.6%
New Zealander
6.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.2%
Italian
2.2%
Maori
2.2%
Chinese
1.6%
Dutch
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Newdegate School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
58.6%
Secondary — Government
27.6%
Vocational Education
13.8%

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

Newdegate Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.4% 12
✅
No need for assistance
95.6% 261

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

Newdegate Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
35.3% 41
—
Not a volunteer
64.7% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Newdegate Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
57.1%
$450-$599/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Newdegate How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.6%
Walked only
11.3%
Car (passenger)
6.5%
Other
4.8%
Did not go to work
4.8%

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

Newdegate Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.0%
1 vehicle
26.3%
2 vehicles
35.1%
3 vehicles
14.0%
4+ vehicles
17.5%

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

Newdegate Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.6%
3 bedrooms
56.9%
4 bedrooms
21.6%

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

Newdegate Population Mobility

14.6%
moved in the last year
38.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Newdegate Indigenous Population

4.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
14
Indigenous residents
275
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Newdegate Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Arthritis
9
Asthma
4
Cancer
4
Heart disease
4
Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3

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

Newdegate Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,500+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Newdegate Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.0%
Couple — no children
43.1%
Couple — no children under 15
5.9%
One parent — no children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Newdegate Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.1% 6
👤
Never served
94.9% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Newdegate Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 13
—
Did not provide
88.5% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Newdegate Children Ever Born

No children
46.7%
2 children
13.3%
4 children
40.0%

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

Newdegate When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
5

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

Newdegate Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.9%
5–14 hours
37.2%
15–29 hours
10.6%
30+ hours
12.4%
Did not do domestic work
23.9%

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

Newdegate Household Size

1 person
36.7%
2 persons
43.3%
3 persons
5.0%
4 persons
6.7%
5 persons
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Newdegate Where Residents Moved From

Same address
123
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from WA
8
Moved from QLD
4

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

Newdegate Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Newdegate Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
967
avg ICSEA score
45
total students
Newdegate Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 45 students
967
ICSEA

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

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Newdegate Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,550/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.9%

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

If you earn X in Newdegate

≈ $6,717/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,350/wk
Rent share 12.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)
Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Newdegate vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Georgina (WA)
Pop: 80 Income: $860/wk Rent: $264/wk
Gibb
Pop: 80 Income: $374/wk Rent: $41/wk
Nirimba (WA)
Pop: 80 Income: $619/wk Rent: $300/wk
Wedgecarrup
Pop: 80 Income: $924/wk Rent: $100/wk
Doodlakine
Pop: 81 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $190/wk
Bullaring
Pop: 82 Income: $979/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newdegate

What is the population of Newdegate WA?

The population of Newdegate WA is 159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Newdegate is ranked #7,594 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newdegate?

The median personal income in Newdegate WA is $890 per week, or $46,280 per year.The median household income is $1,550 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Newdegate is ranked #2,241 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newdegate?

Median rent in Newdegate WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Newdegate ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newdegate?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newdegate WA is $468. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newdegate?

The median age in Newdegate WA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newdegate a good suburb to live in?

Newdegate is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 159.The median income is $890/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% 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: 51109. All dollar figures in AUD.