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Newlands WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Newlands WA is 112 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newlands is $714 per week ($37,128 per year). Median rent in Newlands is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Newlands has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Newlands has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Newlands is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newlands is $1,384.

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Newlands Population

residents (Census 2021)

Newlands Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$714/wk

$37,128 per year

#5225 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,384/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Newlands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (57) Female 50.0% (57)

Population Density

4.2

people per km²

112 people · 26.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,708

Family income/wk

Newlands Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Newlands Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.9% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.1% 9 dwellings

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

Newlands Country of Birth

Australia

94.3%

England

5.7%

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

Newlands Religion

No Religion

36.4%

Catholic

31.3%

Anglican

16.2%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Not stated

6.1%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Newlands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.2%

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

Newlands Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Newlands Employment

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Employed full-time

34.9% 30 people

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Employed part-time

17.4% 15 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 3 people

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Not in labour force

44.2% 38 people

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

Newlands Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.0%

Bachelor Degree

27.5%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

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

Newlands Occupation

Managers

40.0%

Professionals

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Labourers

10.0%

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

Newlands Field of Study

Management & Commerce

41.4%

Engineering

34.5%

Health

13.8%

Agriculture & Environment

10.3%

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

Newlands Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Newlands Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

19.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.7%

$4,000+/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Newlands Marital Status

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Married

58.5% 55

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Divorced

13.8% 13

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Widowed

3.2% 3

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Never married

24.5% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Newlands Ancestry

Australian

30.0%

English

30.0%

Italian

12.7%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

6.0%

German

4.0%

Indian

2.7%

Macedonian

2.7%

Welsh

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Newlands School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

35.3%

Vocational Education

29.4%

Primary — Government

17.6%

Secondary — Government

17.6%

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

Newlands Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.4% 3

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No need for assistance

98.6% 210

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

Newlands Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.9% 26

—

Not a volunteer

71.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Newlands Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

57.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Newlands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.9%

Did not go to work

27.0%

Walked only

8.1%

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

Newlands Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.0%

2 vehicles

36.6%

3 vehicles

14.6%

4+ vehicles

26.8%

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

Newlands Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.7%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

35.3%

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

Newlands Population Mobility

7.1%

moved in the last year

25.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Newlands Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

231

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Newlands Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Arthritis

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

Newlands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

21.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Newlands Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.5%

Couple — no children

44.2%

Couple — no children under 15

5.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Newlands Military Service

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Previously served

6.6% 6

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Never served

93.4% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Newlands Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.0% 16

—

Did not provide

82.0% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Newlands Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

15.6%

4 children

9.4%

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

Newlands When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Newlands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.1%

5–14 hours

22.2%

15–29 hours

26.3%

30+ hours

16.2%

Did not do domestic work

22.2%

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

Newlands Household Size

1 person

25.6%

2 persons

39.5%

3 persons

9.3%

4 persons

16.3%

5 persons

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Newlands Where Residents Moved From

Same address

104

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Newlands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Newlands Schools

schools nearby

government

916

avg ICSEA score

total students

Kirup Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 28 students

916

ICSEA

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

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Newlands Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,437/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Newlands

Your weekly income

≈ $6,227/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,162/wk

Rent share 19.1%

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Newlands vs State & National Average

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Pop: 56 Income: $524/wk

Babakin

Pop: 56 Income: $1,124/wk

Buckland (WA)

Pop: 56 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $230/wk

Cadoux

Pop: 56 Income: $624/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $971/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $734/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newlands

What is the population of Newlands WA?

The population of Newlands WA is 112 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Newlands is ranked #8,623 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newlands?

The median personal income in Newlands WA is $714 per week, or $37,128 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.Newlands is ranked #5,225 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newlands?

Median rent in Newlands WA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Newlands ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newlands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newlands WA is $1,384. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newlands?

The median age in Newlands WA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newlands a good suburb to live in?

Newlands is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 112.The median income is $714/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 51110. All dollar figures in AUD.