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Ongerup WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ongerup WA is 114 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ongerup is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Ongerup is $130 per week ($563 per month). Ongerup has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Ongerup has a population density of 33.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ongerup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ongerup is $650.

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📍 Ongerup, Western Australia — 33.9622°S, 118.4840°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Ongerup Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ongerup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$749/wk
$38,948 per year
#4532 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
#8442 of 14,663
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ongerup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (60) Female 47.4% (54)

Population Density

33.9
people per km²
114 people · 3.4 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,208
Family income/wk

Ongerup Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ongerup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
59.1% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.9% 9 dwellings

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

Ongerup Country of Birth

Australia
93.3%
England
6.7%

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

Ongerup Religion

No Religion
50.5%
Anglican
19.6%
Not stated
13.1%
Catholic
7.5%
Uniting Church
5.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ongerup Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
54.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
26.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

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

Ongerup Employment

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Employed full-time
34.6% 27 people
⏰
Employed part-time
28.2% 22 people
🏠
Not in labour force
37.2% 29 people

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

Ongerup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Bachelor Degree
15.0%

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

Ongerup Occupation

Managers
53.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
26.7%
Professionals
20.0%

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

Ongerup Field of Study

Management & Commerce
57.1%
Education
42.9%

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

Ongerup Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ongerup Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
20.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
34.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ongerup Marital Status

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Married
35.5% 33
↔️
Separated
7.5% 7
📋
Divorced
16.1% 15
👤
Never married
40.9% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ongerup Ancestry

English
37.4%
Australian
27.3%
Irish
9.4%
Maori
6.5%
Scottish
5.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.3%
Dutch
3.6%
German
3.6%
Other
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ongerup School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Ongerup Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.2% 6
✅
No need for assistance
96.8% 183

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

Ongerup Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.6% 27
—
Not a volunteer
65.4% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ongerup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ongerup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Walked only
11.1%
Bicycle
8.9%
Car (passenger)
6.7%
Did not go to work
6.7%

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

Ongerup Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.4%
2 vehicles
37.8%
3 vehicles
18.9%
4+ vehicles
10.8%

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

Ongerup Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
53.3%
4 bedrooms
20.0%
5 bedrooms
6.7%

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

Ongerup Population Mobility

20.6%
moved in the last year
35.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ongerup Indigenous Population

8.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
193
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ongerup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Arthritis
7
Asthma
7
Lung condition
7
Diabetes
4

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

Ongerup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
10.6%
$300-$399/wk
9.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
19.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ongerup Family Structure

Couple — no children
30.8%
Couple — no children under 15
24.4%
Couple — children under 15
21.8%
One parent — children under 15
17.9%
One parent — no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ongerup Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.7% 13
—
Did not provide
84.3% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ongerup Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
40.0%

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

Ongerup When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

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

Ongerup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.5%
5–14 hours
34.5%
15–29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
23.0%

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

Ongerup Household Size

1 person
25.5%
2 persons
39.2%
3 persons
19.6%
4 persons
7.8%
5 persons
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ongerup Where Residents Moved From

Same address
77
Moved — same area (SA2)
10
Moved from WA
8

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

Ongerup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
62.5%
Step family — no other children
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ongerup Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
948
avg ICSEA score
27
total students
Ongerup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 27 students
948
ICSEA

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

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Ongerup Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,194/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.9%

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

If you earn X in Ongerup

≈ $5,174/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $1,064/wk
Rent share 10.9%

Ongerup vs State & National Average

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Pop: 57 Income: $712/wk Rent: $250/wk
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Pop: 57 Income: $769/wk Rent: $88/wk
Cartmeticup
Pop: 57 Income: $1,196/wk Rent: $150/wk
Green Valley (WA)
Pop: 57 Income: $788/wk Rent: $280/wk
Merkanooka
Pop: 57 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $250/wk
Mumberkine
Pop: 57 Income: $630/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ongerup

What is the population of Ongerup WA?

The population of Ongerup WA is 114 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 33.9 people per km².Ongerup is ranked #8,573 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ongerup?

The median personal income in Ongerup WA is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,194 per week.Family income is $1,208 per week.Ongerup is ranked #4,532 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ongerup?

Median rent in Ongerup WA is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 10.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ongerup ranks #8,442 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ongerup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ongerup WA is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ongerup?

The median age in Ongerup WA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ongerup a good suburb to live in?

Ongerup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 114.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.9% 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: 51180. All dollar figures in AUD.