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Northcliffe WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Northcliffe WA is 288 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Northcliffe is $557 per week ($28,964 per year). Median rent in Northcliffe is $188 per week ($815 per month). Northcliffe has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Northcliffe has a population density of 10.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Northcliffe is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Northcliffe is $909.

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Northcliffe Population

residents (Census 2021)

Northcliffe Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$557/wk

$28,964 per year

#7641 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$188/wk

$815 per month

#7813 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$909/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Northcliffe Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (147) Female 49.8% (146)

Population Density

10.5

people per km²

288 people · 27.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,281

Family income/wk

Northcliffe 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)

Northcliffe Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.0% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.0% 39 dwellings

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

Northcliffe Country of Birth

Australia

88.4%

England

11.6%

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

Northcliffe Religion

No Religion

54.9%

Not stated

20.6%

Anglican

7.9%

Catholic

6.5%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Pentecostal

1.8%

Othr Protestnt

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Northcliffe Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Northcliffe Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Northcliffe Employment

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Employed full-time

24.9% 44 people

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Employed part-time

29.4% 52 people

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Not in labour force

45.8% 81 people

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

Northcliffe Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.0%

Bachelor Degree

18.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.2%

Postgraduate Degree

5.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

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

Northcliffe Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

31.6%

Managers

22.8%

Professionals

17.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

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

Northcliffe Field of Study

Engineering

18.5%

Education

18.5%

Management & Commerce

14.8%

Society & Culture

14.8%

Architecture & Building

11.1%

Agriculture & Environment

7.4%

Health

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

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

Northcliffe Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Northcliffe Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$4,000+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Northcliffe Marital Status

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Married

41.1% 99

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Separated

1.2% 3

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Divorced

14.5% 35

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Widowed

5.0% 12

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Never married

38.2% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Northcliffe Ancestry

English

38.0%

Australian

30.4%

Scottish

10.5%

Irish

9.0%

Other

3.0%

New Zealander

2.1%

Filipino

1.5%

Dutch

1.2%

Greek

1.2%

Italian

1.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

German

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Northcliffe School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.3%

Secondary — Government

25.8%

Pre-school

16.1%

Vocational Education

16.1%

Secondary — Catholic

9.7%

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

Northcliffe Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.4% 30

✅

No need for assistance

93.6% 440

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

Northcliffe Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.2% 64

—

Not a volunteer

66.8% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Northcliffe Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.5%

$300-$449/mo

28.1%

$800-$999/mo

12.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Northcliffe How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

57.6%

Did not go to work

17.6%

Walked only

10.6%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Truck

4.7%

Other

4.7%

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

Northcliffe Car Ownership

1 vehicle

37.4%

2 vehicles

37.4%

3 vehicles

12.1%

4+ vehicles

13.2%

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

Northcliffe Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.3%

2 bedrooms

26.3%

3 bedrooms

47.4%

4 bedrooms

16.8%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

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

Northcliffe Population Mobility

12.1%

moved in the last year

28.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Northcliffe Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

466

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Northcliffe Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Northcliffe Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.9%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

11.8%

$300-$399/wk

8.3%

$400-$499/wk

10.4%

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Northcliffe Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.3%

Couple — children under 15

40.7%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

Couple — no children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Northcliffe Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 7

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Never served

96.3% 184

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Northcliffe Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.4% 22

—

Did not provide

88.6% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Northcliffe Children Ever Born

No children

35.7%

1 child

7.1%

2 children

22.9%

3 children

30.0%

4 children

4.3%

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

Northcliffe When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Northcliffe Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.2%

5–14 hours

30.5%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

15.3%

Did not do domestic work

26.8%

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

Northcliffe Household Size

1 person

33.7%

2 persons

43.5%

3 persons

10.9%

4 persons

7.6%

5 persons

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Northcliffe Where Residents Moved From

Same address

203

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Northcliffe Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Northcliffe Schools

schools nearby

government

986

avg ICSEA score

total students

Northcliffe District High School Government

Combined · K-10 · 43 students

986

ICSEA

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

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Northcliffe Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,080/wk

Median Rent $188/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Northcliffe

Your weekly income

≈ $4,680/month

Median rent $188/wk

Left after rent $892/wk

Rent share 17.4%

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Income: $452/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $63/wk

Northcliffe vs State & National Average

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Pop: 144 Income: $715/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 144 Income: $626/wk Rent: $250/wk

Palgarup

Pop: 145 Income: $615/wk Rent: $250/wk

Yanmah

Pop: 145 Income: $771/wk Rent: $200/wk

Salmon Gums

Pop: 146 Income: $604/wk Rent: $104/wk

Kalannie

Pop: 147 Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northcliffe

What is the population of Northcliffe WA?

The population of Northcliffe WA is 288 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.5 people per km².Northcliffe is ranked #6,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Northcliffe?

The median personal income in Northcliffe WA is $557 per week, or $28,964 per year.The median household income is $1,080 per week.Family income is $1,281 per week.Northcliffe is ranked #7,641 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Northcliffe?

Median rent in Northcliffe WA is $188 per week ($815 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Northcliffe ranks #7,813 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Northcliffe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Northcliffe WA is $909. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Northcliffe?

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

Is Northcliffe a good suburb to live in?

Northcliffe is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 288.The median income is $557/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 51160. All dollar figures in AUD.