Pemberton, WA: suburb profile

The population of Pemberton WA is 861 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pemberton is $671 per week ($34,892 per year). Median rent in Pemberton is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Pemberton has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Pemberton has a population density of 51 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pemberton is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pemberton is $1,300.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Pemberton Population

861 residents at the 2021 Census.

Pemberton Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$671/wk

$34,892 per year

Ranked 5,964 of 14,663

Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

Ranked 5,374 of 14,663

Median Age

48years

10 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Pemberton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (425) Female 50.4% (431)

Population Density

people per km²

861 people · 16.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,656

Family income/wk

Pemberton 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 and Locality (SAL)

Pemberton Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Pemberton, 56.3% are owned outright and 43.7% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

56.3%

Owned with mortgage

43.7%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
China
Germany
France

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

Pemberton Religion

No religion

45.2%

Catholic

22.3%

Anglican

11.7%

Not stated

10.2%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.2%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Baptist

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Pemberton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
French
German

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

Pemberton Employment

Employed full-time

36.7% 229 people

Employed part-time

25.5% 159 people

Unemployed

0.5% 3 people

Not in labour force

37.3% 233 people

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

Pemberton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.8%

Bachelor Degree

23.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.4%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

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

Pemberton Occupation

Managers

20.5%

Professionals

17.5%

Labourers

16.2%

Community & Personal Service

15.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.0%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Clerical & Administrative

5.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

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

Pemberton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

15.7%

Engineering

15.2%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Education

13.8%

Health

12.4%

Agriculture & Environment

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

Creative Arts

5.5%

Architecture & Building

4.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

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

Pemberton Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pemberton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

11.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Pemberton Marital Status

Married

46.5% 341

Separated

1.4% 10

Divorced

10.1% 74

Widowed

7.2% 53

Never married

34.8% 255

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Pemberton Ancestry

English

45.8%

Australian

35.4%

Scottish

10.6%

Irish

10.2%

Italian

8.9%

German

3.7%

Chinese

1.5%

Dutch

1.4%

Australian Aboriginal

1.3%

Indian

1.3%

Maori

0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Pemberton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

35.3%

Primary — Government

26.9%

Primary — Catholic

15.1%

Secondary — Catholic

9.2%

Vocational Education

8.4%

Pre-school

2.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

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

Pemberton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

7.2%

No need for assistance

92.8%

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

Pemberton Volunteering

Volunteer

30.0% 198

Not a volunteer

70.0% 462

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Pemberton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.6%

$300-$449/mo

3.3%

$600-$799/mo

11.1%

$800-$999/mo

8.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pemberton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.6%

Walked only

11.8%

Did not go to work

10.1%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

Bus

4.1%

Other

0.8%

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

Pemberton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.3%

1 vehicle

35.2%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

14.5%

4+ vehicles

6.0%

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

Pemberton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.9%

2 bedrooms

18.8%

3 bedrooms

47.3%

4 bedrooms

27.0%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

6+ bedrooms

2.8%

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

Pemberton Population Mobility

12.5%

moved in the last year

34.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Pemberton Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Pemberton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Pemberton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

9.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

12.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Pemberton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.9%

Couple — no children

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

13.0%

One parent — children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Pemberton Military Service

Previously served

5.0% 33

Never served

95.0% 624

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Pemberton Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 98

Did not provide

85.4% 571

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pemberton Children Ever Born

No children

29.4%

1 child

11.3%

2 children

26.1%

3 children

21.6%

4 children

7.4%

5+ children

4.2%

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

Pemberton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Pemberton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.2%

5–14 hours

31.5%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

8.5%

Did not do domestic work

25.6%

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

Pemberton Household Size

1 person

31.7%

2 persons

36.0%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

10.0%

5 persons

4.5%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Pemberton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

681

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

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

Pemberton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

74.3%

Step family — no other children

14.9%

Step family — other children present

6.8%

Blended family — no other children

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Pemberton Schools

schools nearby

government

1011

avg ICSEA score

171

total students

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 39 students

1025

ICSEA

Pemberton District High School Government

Combined · K-10 · 132 students

996

ICSEA

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

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Pemberton Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,151/wk

Median rent $280/wk

Rent to income 24.3%

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

Median rent in Pemberton against your income

Your weekly income

About $4,988 a month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $871/wk

Rent share 24.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk $80/wk less rent

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Income: $748/wk Rent: $250/wk $30/wk less rent

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Income: $692/wk Rent: $250/wk $30/wk less rent

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Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk $85/wk less rent

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Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk $80/wk less rent

Dongara

Income: $600/wk Rent: $268/wk $12/wk less rent

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Income: $612/wk Rent: $250/wk $30/wk less rent

Wonthella

Income: $615/wk Rent: $230/wk $50/wk less rent

Pemberton vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Pemberton is $671 a week, 17% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 539th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $280 a week, $40 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 24.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 48, 7 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Pemberton	Typical WA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$671/wk	$806/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,151/wk	$1,722/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$280/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,300/mo	$1,759/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	48	41	42
Rent share of household income	24.3%	18.6%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pemberton

What is the population of Pemberton WA?

The population of Pemberton WA is 861 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 51 people per km².Pemberton is ranked #4,181 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pemberton?

The median personal income in Pemberton WA is $671 per week, or $34,892 per year.The median household income is $1,151 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.Pemberton is ranked #5,964 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pemberton?

Median rent in Pemberton WA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pemberton ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pemberton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pemberton WA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pemberton?

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

Is Pemberton a good suburb to live in?

Pemberton is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 861.The median income is $671/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% 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: 51224. All dollar figures in AUD.