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Perenjori WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Perenjori WA is 259 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Perenjori is $955 per week ($49,660 per year). Median rent in Perenjori is $170 per week ($737 per month). Perenjori has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Perenjori has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Perenjori is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Perenjori is $790.

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Perenjori Population

residents (Census 2021)

Perenjori Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$955/wk

$49,660 per year

#1563 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$170/wk

$737 per month

#8038 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$790/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Perenjori Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (136) Female 48.3% (127)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

259 people · 880.0 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,023

Family income/wk

Perenjori 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)

Perenjori Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.8% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.2% 25 dwellings

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

Perenjori Country of Birth

Australia

95.7%

England

4.3%

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

Perenjori Religion

No Religion

34.6%

Not stated

27.6%

Anglican

23.2%

Catholic

13.4%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Perenjori Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.7%

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

Perenjori Employment

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Employed full-time

56.6% 82 people

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Employed part-time

17.2% 25 people

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Not in labour force

26.2% 38 people

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

Perenjori Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.6%

Bachelor Degree

20.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.3%

Certificate I/II

6.3%

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

Perenjori Occupation

Managers

38.0%

Clerical & Administrative

16.0%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.0%

Professionals

10.0%

Labourers

10.0%

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

Perenjori Field of Study

Management & Commerce

34.1%

Engineering

22.0%

Agriculture & Environment

17.1%

Society & Culture

12.2%

Health

7.3%

Education

7.3%

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

Perenjori Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Perenjori Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

11.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

3.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Perenjori Marital Status

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Married

50.5% 106

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Separated

1.9% 4

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Divorced

10.5% 22

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Widowed

6.2% 13

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Never married

31.0% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Perenjori Ancestry

English

36.2%

Australian

31.9%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

7.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

Italian

2.8%

Other

2.8%

Dutch

2.5%

German

2.1%

New Zealander

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Perenjori School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

52.3%

Vocational Education

22.7%

Pre-school

13.6%

Secondary — Government

11.4%

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

Perenjori Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.6% 10

✅

No need for assistance

97.4% 377

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

Perenjori Volunteering

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Volunteer

37.3% 60

—

Not a volunteer

62.7% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Perenjori Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.6%

$450-$599/mo

22.7%

$600-$799/mo

22.7%

$800-$999/mo

13.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Perenjori How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.6%

Walked only

15.7%

Did not go to work

7.8%

Truck

4.9%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

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

Perenjori Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.9%

1 vehicle

37.0%

2 vehicles

34.6%

3 vehicles

11.1%

4+ vehicles

12.3%

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

Perenjori Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.1%

3 bedrooms

53.0%

4 bedrooms

25.3%

5 bedrooms

3.6%

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

Perenjori Population Mobility

13.9%

moved in the last year

29.0%

moved in the last 5 years

0.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Perenjori Indigenous Population

6.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

351

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Perenjori Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Arthritis

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

Perenjori Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

15.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Perenjori Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.7%

Couple — no children

36.1%

One parent — no children under 15

8.9%

Couple — no children under 15

5.7%

One parent — children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Perenjori Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 21

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Did not provide

86.5% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Perenjori Children Ever Born

No children

39.5%

1 child

7.0%

2 children

25.6%

3 children

27.9%

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

Perenjori When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Perenjori Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.8%

5–14 hours

29.0%

15–29 hours

9.7%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

25.2%

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

Perenjori Household Size

1 person

35.2%

2 persons

45.5%

3 persons

10.2%

4 persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Perenjori Where Residents Moved From

Same address

161

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

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

Perenjori Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Perenjori Schools

schools nearby

government

933

avg ICSEA score

total students

Perenjori Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 27 students

933

ICSEA

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

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Perenjori Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,768/wk

Median Rent $170/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.6%

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

If you earn X in Perenjori

Your weekly income

≈ $7,661/month

Median rent $170/wk

Left after rent $1,598/wk

Rent share 9.6%

Perenjori vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perenjori

What is the population of Perenjori WA?

The population of Perenjori WA is 259 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Perenjori is ranked #6,341 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Perenjori?

The median personal income in Perenjori WA is $955 per week, or $49,660 per year.The median household income is $1,768 per week.Family income is $2,023 per week.Perenjori is ranked #1,563 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Perenjori?

Median rent in Perenjori WA is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 9.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Perenjori ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Perenjori?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Perenjori WA is $790. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Perenjori?

The median age in Perenjori WA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Perenjori a good suburb to live in?

Perenjori is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 259.The median income is $955/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.6% 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: 51227. All dollar figures in AUD.