Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Pithara WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pithara WA is 129 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pithara is $939 per week ($48,828 per year). Median rent in Pithara is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Pithara has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Pithara has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pithara is $934.

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Pithara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pithara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$939/wk

$48,828 per year

#1720 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$934/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Pithara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.6% (71) Female 45.4% (59)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

129 people · 566.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,124

Family income/wk

Pithara 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pithara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

83.3% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

16.7% 5 dwellings

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

Pithara Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Pithara Religion

No Religion

43.0%

Not stated

27.3%

Anglican

15.6%

Baptist

6.3%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Catholic

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pithara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Pithara Employment

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Employed full-time

57.6% 38 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 17 people

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Not in labour force

16.7% 11 people

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

Pithara Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

41.7%

Certificate III/IV

38.9%

Certificate I/II

11.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.3%

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

Pithara Occupation

Managers

44.8%

Professionals

31.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.3%

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

Pithara Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.0%

Engineering

23.3%

Agriculture & Environment

16.7%

Health

10.0%

Education

10.0%

Society & Culture

10.0%

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

Pithara Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pithara Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

25.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.5%

$4,000+/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pithara Marital Status

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Married

66.0% 66

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Divorced

6.0% 6

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Widowed

9.0% 9

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Never married

19.0% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pithara Ancestry

English

37.2%

Australian

35.0%

Scottish

8.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.6%

Irish

5.8%

German

5.1%

Other

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pithara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

60.9%

Secondary — Government

26.1%

Pre-school

13.0%

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

Pithara Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.7% 5

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No need for assistance

97.3% 182

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

Pithara Volunteering

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Volunteer

42.1% 32

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Not a volunteer

57.9% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pithara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.5%

Walked only

15.9%

Did not go to work

13.6%

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

Pithara Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.5%

2 vehicles

29.4%

3 vehicles

8.8%

4+ vehicles

38.2%

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

Pithara Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

22.7%

4 bedrooms

77.3%

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

Pithara Population Mobility

3.2%

moved in the last year

23.5%

moved in the last 5 years

59.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pithara Indigenous Population

11.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

171

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pithara Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Mental health

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

Pithara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pithara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.5%

Couple — no children

32.9%

Couple — no children under 15

12.3%

One parent — children under 15

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pithara Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 3

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Never served

96.1% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pithara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 10

—

Did not provide

86.8% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pithara Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

3 children

71.4%

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

Pithara When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

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

Pithara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

31.9%

5–14 hours

22.2%

15–29 hours

5.6%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

27.8%

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

Pithara Household Size

1 person

32.1%

2 persons

21.4%

4 persons

35.7%

5 persons

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pithara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Pithara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pithara Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Pithara

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,141/wk

Rent share 19.4%

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Income: $756/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $55/wk

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Income: $853/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $75/wk

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $95/wk

Pithara vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Gascoyne Junction

Pop: 65 Income: $687/wk Rent: $75/wk

Karalundi

Pop: 65 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $120/wk

Woottating

Pop: 65 Income: $1,149/wk Rent: $399/wk

Arthur River (WA)

Pop: 66 Income: $985/wk Rent: $92/wk

Katrine

Pop: 66 Income: $668/wk

St Ronans

Pop: 66 Income: $850/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pithara

What is the population of Pithara WA?

The population of Pithara WA is 129 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Pithara is ranked #8,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pithara?

The median personal income in Pithara WA is $939 per week, or $48,828 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.Pithara is ranked #1,720 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pithara?

Median rent in Pithara WA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pithara ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pithara?

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

What is the median age in Pithara?

The median age in Pithara WA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pithara a good suburb to live in?

Pithara is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 129.The median income is $939/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 51252. All dollar figures in AUD.