Peron WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Peron WA is 14 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Peron is $466 per week ($24,232 per year). Median rent in Peron is $150 per week ($650 per month). Peron has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Peron has a population density of 7.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peron is $1,419.

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Peron Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Peron Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$466/wk
$24,232 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,419/mo
Avg household size: 1.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Peron Demographics

Gender Split

Male 70.0% (14) Female 30.0% (6)

Population Density

7.2
people per km²
14 people · 1.9 km²

Households

1.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Peron Age Distribution

20-24
25-29
45-49
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Peron Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Peron Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Peron Religion

Anglican
36.8%
No Religion
31.6%
Catholic
15.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Peron Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%

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

Peron Employment

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Employed full-time
28.6% 4 people
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Not in labour force
71.4% 10 people

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

Peron Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Peron Dwelling Types

Separate house
50.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Peron Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Peron Marital Status

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Married
46.2% 6
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Divorced
30.8% 4
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Never married
23.1% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Peron Ancestry

English
44.4%
Irish
33.3%
Other
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Peron Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 27

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

Peron Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.1% 3
Not a volunteer
76.9% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Peron How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Peron Car Ownership

1 vehicle
64.3%
2 vehicles
35.7%

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

Peron Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
44.4%
2 bedrooms
55.6%

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

Peron Population Mobility

42.9%
moved in the last year
50.0%
moved in the last 5 years
12.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Peron Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
26
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Peron Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
3

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

Peron Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
36.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Peron Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Peron Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular
27.8% 5
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Never served
72.2% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Peron Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.1% 4
Did not provide
78.9% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Peron Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
23.1%
Did not do domestic work
76.9%

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

Peron Household Size

1 person
72.2%
2 persons
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Peron Schools

3
schools nearby
3
government
995
avg ICSEA score
1,065
total students
Safety Bay Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 592 students
1000
ICSEA
Rockingham Beach Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 406 students
993
ICSEA
Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 67 students
993
ICSEA

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

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Peron Rent Prices & Affordability

33%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $459/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 32.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Peron

≈ $1,989/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $309/wk
Rent share 32.7%

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Peron vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peron

What is the population of Peron WA?

The population of Peron WA is 14 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Peron?

The median personal income in Peron WA is $466 per week, or $24,232 per year.The median household income is $459 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Peron?

Median rent in Peron WA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 32.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Peron?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peron WA is $1,419. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Peron?

The median age in Peron WA is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Peron a good suburb to live in?

Peron is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 14.The median income is $466/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.7% 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: 51229. All dollar figures in AUD.