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Piesse Brook WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Piesse Brook WA is 214 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Piesse Brook is $918 per week ($47,736 per year). Median rent in Piesse Brook is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Piesse Brook has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Piesse Brook has a population density of 20.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Piesse Brook is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Piesse Brook is $2,134.

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Piesse Brook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Piesse Brook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$918/wk

$47,736 per year

#1929 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,134/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Piesse Brook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (111) Female 46.6% (97)

Population Density

20.7

people per km²

214 people · 10.4 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$3,374

Family income/wk

Piesse Brook 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)

Piesse Brook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.2% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.8% 32 dwellings

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

Piesse Brook Country of Birth

Australia

95.7%

England

4.3%

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

Piesse Brook Religion

No Religion

37.0%

Catholic

30.1%

Anglican

14.4%

Not stated

5.6%

Othr Christian

4.2%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Piesse Brook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

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

Piesse Brook Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Piesse Brook Employment

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Employed full-time

40.8% 62 people

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Employed part-time

17.8% 27 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 3 people

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Not in labour force

39.5% 60 people

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

Piesse Brook Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.0%

Certificate III/IV

33.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.0%

Postgraduate Degree

7.0%

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

Piesse Brook Occupation

Professionals

39.4%

Managers

19.7%

Clerical & Administrative

18.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.9%

Sales Workers

7.0%

Labourers

5.6%

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

Piesse Brook Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.7%

Engineering

23.7%

Education

11.9%

Health

8.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.8%

Information Technology

6.8%

Architecture & Building

6.8%

Society & Culture

6.8%

Creative Arts

5.1%

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

Piesse Brook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Piesse Brook Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.5%

$4,000+/wk

39.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Piesse Brook Marital Status

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Married

62.4% 103

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Separated

1.8% 3

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Divorced

4.2% 7

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Widowed

4.2% 7

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Never married

27.3% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Piesse Brook Ancestry

English

33.1%

Australian

27.4%

Irish

12.2%

Scottish

8.4%

Italian

5.4%

Dutch

3.7%

Other

2.7%

German

2.4%

Russian

1.7%

South African

1.7%

Chinese

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Piesse Brook School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.5%

Primary — Catholic

18.2%

Secondary — Catholic

12.7%

Secondary — Government

10.9%

Vocational Education

9.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.3%

Pre-school

7.3%

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

Piesse Brook Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 17

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No need for assistance

95.8% 386

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

Piesse Brook Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.6% 38

—

Not a volunteer

76.4% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Piesse Brook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

33.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Piesse Brook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.7%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Walked only

4.9%

Bus

3.7%

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

Piesse Brook Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.5%

2 vehicles

24.6%

3 vehicles

36.1%

4+ vehicles

27.9%

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

Piesse Brook Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.5%

3 bedrooms

31.8%

4 bedrooms

43.9%

5 bedrooms

19.7%

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

Piesse Brook Population Mobility

12.4%

moved in the last year

22.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Piesse Brook Indigenous Population

2.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

411

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Piesse Brook Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Stroke

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

Piesse Brook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

12.3%

$150-$299/wk

8.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Piesse Brook Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.7%

Couple — no children

28.5%

Couple — no children under 15

23.5%

One parent — children under 15

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Piesse Brook Military Service

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Previously served

4.4% 7

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Never served

95.6% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Piesse Brook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.6% 35

—

Did not provide

78.4% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Piesse Brook Children Ever Born

No children

24.4%

2 children

48.9%

3 children

20.0%

5+ children

6.7%

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

Piesse Brook When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2019

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

Piesse Brook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

21.3%

30+ hours

9.1%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

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

Piesse Brook Household Size

1 person

13.8%

2 persons

30.8%

3 persons

12.3%

4 persons

29.2%

5 persons

7.7%

6+ persons

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Piesse Brook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

183

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Piesse Brook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Piesse Brook Schools

schools nearby

government

1041

avg ICSEA score

2,263

total students

Mary's Mount Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 196 students

1075

ICSEA

Gooseberry Hill Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 429 students

1069

ICSEA

Kalamunda Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 368 students

1059

ICSEA

Kalamunda Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,156 students

1030

ICSEA

Kalamunda Primary Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 69 students

1015

ICSEA

Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 45 students

1000

ICSEA

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

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Piesse Brook Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,062/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.2%

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

If you earn X in Piesse Brook

Your weekly income

≈ $13,269/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $2,812/wk

Rent share 8.2%

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Pop: 107 Income: $982/wk Rent: $110/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Piesse Brook

What is the population of Piesse Brook WA?

The population of Piesse Brook WA is 214 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.7 people per km².Piesse Brook is ranked #6,778 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Piesse Brook?

The median personal income in Piesse Brook WA is $918 per week, or $47,736 per year.The median household income is $3,062 per week.Family income is $3,374 per week.Piesse Brook is ranked #1,929 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Piesse Brook?

Median rent in Piesse Brook WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 8.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Piesse Brook ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Piesse Brook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Piesse Brook WA is $2,134. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Piesse Brook?

The median age in Piesse Brook WA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Piesse Brook a good suburb to live in?

Piesse Brook is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 214.The median income is $918/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.2% 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: 51240. All dollar figures in AUD.