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Perup WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Perup WA is 161 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Perup is $853 per week ($44,356 per year). Median rent in Perup is $200 per week ($867 per month). Perup has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Perup has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Perup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Perup is $1,867.

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Perup Population

residents (Census 2021)

Perup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$853/wk

$44,356 per year

#2727 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,867/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Perup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (82) Female 50.3% (83)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

161 people · 463.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,156

Family income/wk

Perup Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Perup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.4% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.6% 15 dwellings

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

Perup Country of Birth

Australia

89.2%

England

10.8%

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

Perup Religion

No Religion

53.2%

Catholic

14.6%

Not stated

12.0%

Anglican

11.4%

SB OSB NRA SB

3.2%

Baptist

1.9%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.9%

SB OSB NRA OSB

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Perup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.5%

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

Perup Employment

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Employed full-time

47.0% 55 people

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Employed part-time

27.4% 32 people

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Not in labour force

25.6% 30 people

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

Perup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.6%

Bachelor Degree

36.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.3%

Certificate I/II

7.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.3%

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

Perup Occupation

Managers

45.0%

Professionals

30.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

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

Perup Field of Study

Education

22.4%

Management & Commerce

20.4%

Engineering

18.4%

Society & Culture

16.3%

Agriculture & Environment

12.2%

Creative Arts

10.2%

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

Perup Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Perup Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

11.9%

$500-$649/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.9%

$4,000+/wk

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Perup Marital Status

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Married

50.7% 72

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Separated

4.9% 7

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Divorced

8.5% 12

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Widowed

6.3% 9

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Never married

29.6% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Perup Ancestry

English

34.8%

Australian

29.4%

Scottish

10.3%

Irish

5.9%

Other

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.9%

Polish

2.9%

Italian

2.5%

Dutch

2.0%

German

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Perup School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

68.2%

Vocational Education

18.2%

Primary — Government

13.6%

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

Perup Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.4% 4

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No need for assistance

98.6% 280

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

Perup Volunteering

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Volunteer

36.0% 45

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Not a volunteer

64.0% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Perup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Perup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.9%

Did not go to work

18.5%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

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

Perup Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.1%

2 vehicles

37.7%

3 vehicles

17.0%

4+ vehicles

30.2%

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

Perup Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.4%

3 bedrooms

44.7%

4 bedrooms

42.6%

5 bedrooms

6.4%

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

Perup Population Mobility

12.8%

moved in the last year

29.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Perup Indigenous Population

4.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

257

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Perup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Perup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Perup Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.7%

Couple — no children

38.0%

Couple — no children under 15

13.2%

One parent — children under 15

6.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Perup Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 18

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Did not provide

85.9% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Perup Children Ever Born

No children

35.4%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

29.2%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

8.3%

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

Perup When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Perup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

26.0%

15–29 hours

16.3%

30+ hours

19.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Perup Household Size

1 person

23.3%

2 persons

51.2%

3 persons

11.6%

4 persons

7.0%

5 persons

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Perup Where Residents Moved From

Same address

123

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Perup 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

Perup Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,968/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.2%

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

If you earn X in Perup

Your weekly income

≈ $8,528/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,768/wk

Rent share 10.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Perup vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Doodlakine

Pop: 81 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $190/wk

Bullaring

Pop: 82 Income: $979/wk

Dewars Pool

Pop: 82 Income: $628/wk Rent: $350/wk

Mount Elphinstone

Pop: 82 Income: $492/wk Rent: $290/wk

Ruabon

Pop: 82 Income: $734/wk Rent: $400/wk

Talandji

Pop: 82 Income: $1,625/wk Rent: $400/wk

Compare Perup

Perup vs Doodlakine →Perup vs Bullaring →Perup vs Dewars Pool →Perup vs Mount Elphinstone →

Frequently Asked Questions About Perup

What is the population of Perup WA?

The population of Perup WA is 161 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Perup is ranked #7,552 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Perup?

The median personal income in Perup WA is $853 per week, or $44,356 per year.The median household income is $1,968 per week.Family income is $2,156 per week.Perup is ranked #2,727 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Perup?

Median rent in Perup WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 10.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Perup ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Perup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Perup WA is $1,867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Perup?

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

Is Perup a good suburb to live in?

Perup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 161.The median income is $853/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.2% 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: 51232. All dollar figures in AUD.