Oldbury WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Oldbury WA is 296 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oldbury is $876 per week ($45,552 per year). Median rent in Oldbury is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Oldbury has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Oldbury has a population density of 7.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Oldbury is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oldbury is $2,400.

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Oldbury Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Oldbury Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$876/wk
$45,552 per year
#2422 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Oldbury Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (147) Female 50.5% (150)

Population Density

7.2
people per km²
296 people · 41.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,023
Family income/wk

Oldbury 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)

Oldbury Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.6% 40 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.4% 32 dwellings

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

Oldbury Country of Birth

Australia
88.7%
England
7.8%
India
3.5%

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

Oldbury Religion

No Religion
46.0%
Catholic
20.6%
Anglican
13.2%
Not stated
9.8%
Christian (other)
5.2%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Church Christ
1.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oldbury Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Oldbury Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
50.0%
Other
50.0%

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

Oldbury Employment

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Employed full-time
39.0% 90 people
Employed part-time
27.7% 64 people
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Unemployed
1.7% 4 people
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Not in labour force
31.6% 73 people

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

Oldbury Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.5%
Bachelor Degree
22.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.9%
Postgraduate Degree
2.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%

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

Oldbury Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.7%
Managers
20.8%
Professionals
20.8%
Community & Personal Service
15.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.8%
Clerical & Administrative
5.2%
Sales Workers
5.2%

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

Oldbury Field of Study

Engineering
24.1%
Health
20.3%
Management & Commerce
16.5%
Society & Culture
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.3%
Agriculture & Environment
6.3%
Creative Arts
6.3%
Architecture & Building
5.1%
Education
5.1%

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

Oldbury Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oldbury Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
14.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$4,000+/wk
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oldbury Marital Status

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Married
53.4% 140
↔️
Separated
2.7% 7
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Divorced
8.0% 21
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Widowed
2.7% 7
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Never married
33.2% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oldbury Ancestry

English
31.7%
Australian
27.4%
Scottish
10.2%
Italian
7.6%
Irish
6.1%
Other
5.8%
Dutch
4.1%
German
3.0%
French
1.8%
Indian
0.8%
New Zealander
0.8%
Polish
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oldbury School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
22.9%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
22.9%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
22.9%
Vocational Education
14.3%
Primary — Catholic
8.6%
Secondary — Government
8.6%

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

Oldbury Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.2% 12
No need for assistance
97.8% 527

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

Oldbury Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.9% 38
Not a volunteer
84.1% 201

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oldbury Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
12.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
28.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Oldbury How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
59.1%
Did not go to work
14.4%
Walked only
10.6%
Car (passenger)
6.8%
Truck
5.3%
Other
3.8%

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

Oldbury Car Ownership

1 vehicle
9.7%
2 vehicles
38.8%
3 vehicles
22.3%
4+ vehicles
29.1%

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

Oldbury Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.0%
2 bedrooms
11.0%
3 bedrooms
20.0%
4 bedrooms
44.0%
5 bedrooms
15.0%
6+ bedrooms
4.0%

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

Oldbury Population Mobility

8.3%
moved in the last year
25.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oldbury Indigenous Population

1.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
546
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oldbury Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
25
Asthma
14
Diabetes
14
Heart disease
10
Arthritis
8
Stroke
6
Lung condition
5
Cancer
4

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

Oldbury Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
4.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.3%
$3,500+/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oldbury Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.8%
Couple — children under 15
26.6%
Couple — no children under 15
24.9%
One parent — children under 15
6.3%
One parent — no children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oldbury Military Service

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Previously served
4.6% 11
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Never served
95.4% 230

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Oldbury Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 28
Did not provide
88.3% 211

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oldbury Children Ever Born

No children
25.0%
1 child
3.3%
2 children
34.8%
3 children
28.3%
4 children
8.7%

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

Oldbury When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
8
1961–1970
22
1971–1980
11
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
9
2001–2010
9
2011–2015
12

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

Oldbury Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5–14 hours
23.9%
15–29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
25.7%

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

Oldbury Household Size

1 person
21.9%
2 persons
39.0%
3 persons
16.2%
4 persons
15.2%
5 persons
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oldbury Where Residents Moved From

Same address
253
Moved from WA
14
Moved — same area (SA2)
13

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

Oldbury Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
90.0%
Step family — no other children
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Oldbury Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,928/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.6%

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

If you earn X in Oldbury

≈ $8,355/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,628/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Oldbury vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oldbury

What is the population of Oldbury WA?

The population of Oldbury WA is 296 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.2 people per km².Oldbury is ranked #6,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oldbury?

The median personal income in Oldbury WA is $876 per week, or $45,552 per year.The median household income is $1,928 per week.Family income is $2,023 per week.Oldbury is ranked #2,422 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oldbury?

Median rent in Oldbury WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Oldbury ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Oldbury?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oldbury WA is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Oldbury?

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

Is Oldbury a good suburb to live in?

Oldbury is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 296.The median income is $876/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51179. All dollar figures in AUD.