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Paradise WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Paradise WA is 141 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paradise is $682 per week ($35,464 per year). Median rent in Paradise is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Paradise has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Paradise has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Paradise is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paradise is $1,733.

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Paradise Population

residents (Census 2021)

Paradise Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$682/wk

$35,464 per year

#5799 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Paradise Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (67) Female 50.7% (69)

Population Density

5.8

people per km²

141 people · 24.3 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Paradise Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Paradise Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.2% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.8% 11 dwellings

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

Paradise Country of Birth

Australia

90.0%

England

10.0%

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

Paradise Religion

No Religion

39.4%

Catholic

22.6%

Anglican

21.2%

Not stated

8.0%

Baptist

3.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Paradise Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Paradise Employment

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Employed full-time

36.8% 35 people

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Employed part-time

28.4% 27 people

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Not in labour force

34.7% 33 people

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

Paradise Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.0%

Bachelor Degree

12.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.3%

Certificate I/II

6.3%

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

Paradise Occupation

Managers

29.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.1%

Professionals

17.0%

Community & Personal Service

10.6%

Labourers

10.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.4%

Clerical & Administrative

6.4%

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

Paradise Field of Study

Health

18.6%

Engineering

18.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

16.3%

Management & Commerce

16.3%

Agriculture & Environment

11.6%

Education

9.3%

Society & Culture

9.3%

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

Paradise Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Paradise Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

12.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Paradise Marital Status

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Married

56.3% 67

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Separated

2.5% 3

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Divorced

7.6% 9

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Widowed

2.5% 3

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Never married

31.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Paradise Ancestry

English

47.3%

Australian

25.3%

Italian

9.9%

Irish

6.6%

Scottish

3.8%

Other

3.8%

German

1.6%

Polish

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Paradise School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

44.4%

Secondary — Government

29.6%

Vocational Education

14.8%

Primary — Catholic

11.1%

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

Paradise Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 9

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 248

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

Paradise Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.4% 29

—

Not a volunteer

74.6% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Paradise Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Paradise How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.2%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Did not go to work

5.9%

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

Paradise Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.8%

2 vehicles

34.4%

3 vehicles

32.8%

4+ vehicles

23.0%

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

Paradise Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

23.7%

3 bedrooms

33.9%

4 bedrooms

37.3%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

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

Paradise Population Mobility

3.0%

moved in the last year

24.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Paradise Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

253

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Paradise Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

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

Paradise Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

10.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Paradise Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.0%

Couple — children under 15

43.6%

Couple — no children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Paradise Military Service

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Previously served

5.4% 6

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Never served

94.6% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Paradise Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 19

—

Did not provide

83.2% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Paradise Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

2 children

69.2%

3 children

7.7%

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

Paradise When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Paradise Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.1%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

19.7%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

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

Paradise Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

50.8%

3 persons

6.8%

4 persons

13.6%

5 persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Paradise Where Residents Moved From

Same address

129

Moved from WA

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

Paradise Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Paradise Schools

schools nearby

government

1018

avg ICSEA score

416

total students

Our Lady of Lourdes School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 195 students

1032

ICSEA

Dardanup Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 221 students

1004

ICSEA

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

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Paradise Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Paradise

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,052/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Paradise vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Amelup

Pop: 71 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $234/wk

Boscabel

Pop: 71 Income: $949/wk Rent: $70/wk

Jacup

Pop: 71 Income: $1,093/wk

Peaceful Bay

Pop: 71 Income: $478/wk Rent: $270/wk

West River

Pop: 71 Income: $1,275/wk

Wilga

Pop: 71 Income: $550/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paradise

What is the population of Paradise WA?

The population of Paradise WA is 141 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.8 people per km².Paradise is ranked #7,935 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Paradise?

The median personal income in Paradise WA is $682 per week, or $35,464 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Paradise is ranked #5,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Paradise?

Median rent in Paradise WA is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Paradise ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Paradise?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paradise WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Paradise?

The median age in Paradise WA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Paradise a good suburb to live in?

Paradise is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 141.The median income is $682/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 51202. All dollar figures in AUD.