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Picton East WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Picton East WA is 141 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Picton East is $582 per week ($30,264 per year). Median rent in Picton East is $200 per week ($867 per month). Picton East has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Picton East has a population density of 11.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Picton East is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Picton East is $1,934.

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Picton East Population

residents (Census 2021)

Picton East Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$582/wk

$30,264 per year

#7345 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

62years

24 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,934/mo

Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Picton East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.6% (86) Female 39.4% (56)

Population Density

11.2

people per km²

141 people · 12.6 km²

Households

1.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,343

Family income/wk

Picton East Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

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 & Locality (SAL)

Picton East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

90.0% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

10.0% 4 dwellings

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

Picton East Country of Birth

Australia

91.2%

England

8.8%

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

Picton East Religion

No Religion

41.1%

Not stated

17.0%

Anglican

15.6%

Catholic

7.1%

Uniting Church

6.4%

Christian (other)

5.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.0%

Othr Protestnt

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Picton East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.9%

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

Picton East Employment

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Employed full-time

19.6% 22 people

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Employed part-time

19.6% 22 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 4 people

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Not in labour force

57.1% 64 people

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

Picton East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.7%

Bachelor Degree

40.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.3%

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

Picton East Occupation

Managers

28.6%

Professionals

25.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

21.4%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.7%

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

Picton East Field of Study

Management & Commerce

40.0%

Engineering

28.6%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Society & Culture

11.4%

Health

8.6%

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

Picton East Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Picton East Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

13.4%

$500-$649/wk

23.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Picton East Marital Status

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Married

44.4% 60

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Separated

10.4% 14

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Divorced

19.3% 26

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Widowed

5.9% 8

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Never married

20.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Picton East Ancestry

English

41.1%

Australian

20.8%

German

10.7%

Irish

7.1%

Scottish

6.5%

Other

4.8%

Dutch

4.2%

South African

3.0%

Italian

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Picton East School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

62.5%

Secondary — Catholic

37.5%

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

Picton East Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.8% 21

✅

No need for assistance

91.2% 217

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

Picton East Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.0% 16

—

Not a volunteer

86.0% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Picton East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Picton East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.2%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Walked only

11.1%

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

Picton East Car Ownership

1 vehicle

51.5%

2 vehicles

26.5%

3 vehicles

7.4%

4+ vehicles

14.7%

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

Picton East Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

39.3%

2 bedrooms

33.9%

3 bedrooms

10.7%

4 bedrooms

16.1%

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

Picton East Population Mobility

24.0%

moved in the last year

38.3%

moved in the last 5 years

9.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

38.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Picton East Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

253

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Picton East Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Arthritis

Stroke

Lung condition

Mental health

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Picton East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

10.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Picton East Family Structure

Couple — no children

69.4%

Couple — no children under 15

19.4%

Couple — children under 15

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Picton East Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 5

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Never served

95.8% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Picton East Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.6% 22

—

Did not provide

80.4% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Picton East Children Ever Born

No children

21.7%

1 child

26.1%

3 children

52.2%

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

Picton East When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Picton East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.9%

5–14 hours

27.4%

15–29 hours

9.7%

30+ hours

4.4%

Did not do domestic work

34.5%

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

Picton East Household Size

1 person

55.4%

2 persons

35.1%

3 persons

4.1%

4 persons

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Picton East Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

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

Picton East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Picton East Schools

schools nearby

government

950

avg ICSEA score

1,520

total students

Eaton Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 407 students

958

ICSEA

Glen Huon Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 511 students

957

ICSEA

Eaton Community College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 449 students

949

ICSEA

Picton Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 153 students

934

ICSEA

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

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Picton East Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $739/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.1%

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

If you earn X in Picton East

Your weekly income

≈ $3,202/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $539/wk

Rent share 27.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $100/wk

Picton East 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 Picton East

What is the population of Picton East WA?

The population of Picton East WA is 141 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.2 people per km².Picton East is ranked #7,935 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Picton East?

The median personal income in Picton East WA is $582 per week, or $30,264 per year.The median household income is $739 per week.Family income is $1,343 per week.Picton East is ranked #7,345 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Picton East?

Median rent in Picton East WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Picton East ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Picton East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Picton East WA is $1,934. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Picton East?

The median age in Picton East WA is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Picton East a good suburb to live in?

Picton East is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 141.The median income is $582/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% 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: 51239. All dollar figures in AUD.