Palgarup WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Palgarup WA is 145 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Palgarup is $615 per week ($31,980 per year). Median rent in Palgarup is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Palgarup has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Palgarup has a population density of 5.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Palgarup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palgarup is $1,083.

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Palgarup Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Palgarup Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$615/wk
$31,980 per year
#6854 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Palgarup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (81) Female 46.0% (69)

Population Density

5.3
people per km²
145 people · 27.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Palgarup 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Palgarup Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
51.0% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
49.0% 25 dwellings

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

Palgarup Country of Birth

Australia
95.5%
England
4.5%

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

Palgarup Religion

No Religion
48.6%
Anglican
13.9%
Not stated
13.9%
Catholic
10.4%
Christian (other)
4.9%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
4.2%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
2.1%
Baptist
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Palgarup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.0%

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

Palgarup Employment

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Employed full-time
34.5% 39 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 30 people
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Unemployed
5.3% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
33.6% 38 people

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

Palgarup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.1%
Bachelor Degree
23.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%

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

Palgarup Occupation

Managers
24.3%
Professionals
21.6%
Labourers
13.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.5%
Community & Personal Service
10.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.1%
Sales Workers
8.1%

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

Palgarup Field of Study

Health
23.3%
Engineering
18.6%
Society & Culture
18.6%
Management & Commerce
11.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.6%
Agriculture & Environment
9.3%
Architecture & Building
7.0%

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

Palgarup Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Palgarup Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
10.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$400-$499/wk
18.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Palgarup Marital Status

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Married
43.8% 60
↔️
Separated
5.8% 8
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Divorced
8.8% 12
🕊️
Widowed
5.8% 8
👤
Never married
35.8% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Palgarup Ancestry

Australian
34.1%
English
32.4%
Irish
8.6%
German
5.9%
Scottish
5.9%
Italian
3.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.2%
Polish
2.2%
Maori
1.6%
New Zealander
1.6%
Other
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Palgarup School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
64.7%
Primary — Government
35.3%

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

Palgarup Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.3% 14
No need for assistance
94.7% 252

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

Palgarup Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
23.8% 29
Not a volunteer
76.2% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Palgarup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
33.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
33.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Palgarup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.2%
Did not go to work
14.7%
Car (passenger)
8.8%
Truck
7.4%
Walked only
5.9%

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

Palgarup Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
22.4%
3 vehicles
29.3%
4+ vehicles
19.0%

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

Palgarup Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.9%
3 bedrooms
63.8%
4 bedrooms
21.3%

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

Palgarup Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
23.8%
moved in the last 5 years
7.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Palgarup Indigenous Population

3.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
274
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Palgarup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Diabetes
7
Asthma
6
Heart disease
5
Kidney disease
5
Lung condition
4
Arthritis
3

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

Palgarup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
16.5%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$500-$649/wk
7.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Palgarup Family Structure

Couple — no children
39.8%
Couple — children under 15
27.8%
Couple — no children under 15
15.7%
One parent — no children under 15
10.2%
One parent — children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Palgarup Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.8% 6
👤
Never served
95.2% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Palgarup Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 17
Did not provide
86.4% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Palgarup Children Ever Born

No children
9.1%
1 child
9.1%
2 children
54.5%
3 children
27.3%

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

Palgarup When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5
1981–1990
5
2001–2010
3

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

Palgarup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.1%
5–14 hours
27.6%
15–29 hours
11.2%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
36.2%

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

Palgarup Household Size

1 person
20.8%
2 persons
49.1%
3 persons
15.1%
4 persons
9.4%
5 persons
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Palgarup Where Residents Moved From

Same address
117
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from WA
3

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

Palgarup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
70.6%
Step family — no other children
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Palgarup Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,224/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Palgarup

≈ $5,304/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $974/wk
Rent share 20.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Palgarup vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palgarup

What is the population of Palgarup WA?

The population of Palgarup WA is 145 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.3 people per km².Palgarup is ranked #7,851 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Palgarup?

The median personal income in Palgarup WA is $615 per week, or $31,980 per year.The median household income is $1,224 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Palgarup is ranked #6,854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Palgarup?

Median rent in Palgarup WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Palgarup ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Palgarup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Palgarup WA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Palgarup?

The median age in Palgarup WA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Palgarup a good suburb to live in?

Palgarup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 145.The median income is $615/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 51193. All dollar figures in AUD.