Suburbs Porongurup

Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Porongurup WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Porongurup WA is 342 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Porongurup is $670 per week ($34,840 per year). Median rent in Porongurup is $210 per week ($910 per month). Porongurup has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Porongurup has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Porongurup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Filipin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Porongurup is $1,790.

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📍 Porongurup, Western Australia — 34.6755°S, 117.8733°E

Porongurup Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Porongurup Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$670/wk
$34,840 per year
#5982 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
#7231 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,790/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Porongurup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (179) Female 46.4% (155)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
342 people · 213.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,575
Family income/wk

Porongurup 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)

Porongurup Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
62.5% 70 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
37.5% 42 dwellings

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

Porongurup Country of Birth

Australia
87.2%
England
10.8%
Canada
2.0%

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

Porongurup Religion

No Religion
56.2%
Catholic
13.7%
Anglican
13.1%
Not stated
6.4%
Baptist
3.3%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Porongurup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%

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

Porongurup Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Filipin
33.3%
SAL Tot
33.3%
Other
33.3%

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

Porongurup Employment

💼
Employed full-time
36.9% 94 people
⏰
Employed part-time
26.3% 67 people
🏠
Not in labour force
36.9% 94 people

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

Porongurup Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
29.4%
Certificate III/IV
26.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Postgraduate Degree
12.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.3%
Certificate I/II
4.4%

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

Porongurup Occupation

Managers
26.1%
Professionals
17.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.2%
Community & Personal Service
13.4%
Labourers
12.7%
Clerical & Administrative
9.0%
Sales Workers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.0%

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

Porongurup Field of Study

Engineering
18.6%
Management & Commerce
16.8%
Society & Culture
16.8%
Health
15.9%
Education
11.5%
Agriculture & Environment
8.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.1%
Architecture & Building
2.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.7%

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

Porongurup Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Porongurup Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.6%
$4,000+/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Porongurup Marital Status

💍
Married
57.3% 164
↔️
Separated
4.5% 13
📋
Divorced
14.3% 41
🕊️
Widowed
3.8% 11
👤
Never married
19.9% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Porongurup Ancestry

English
35.7%
Australian
28.9%
Scottish
11.6%
Irish
5.7%
German
4.2%
Other
3.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.8%
Italian
2.8%
Welsh
2.0%
Filipino
1.3%
Polish
0.9%
Hungarian
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Porongurup School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
26.0%
Primary — Government
20.0%
Primary — Catholic
20.0%
Vocational Education
14.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
8.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
6.0%
Pre-school
6.0%

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

Porongurup Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.5% 22
✅
No need for assistance
96.5% 603

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

Porongurup Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
31.5% 85
—
Not a volunteer
68.5% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Porongurup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
20.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Porongurup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.2%
Did not go to work
16.3%
Walked only
14.8%
Car (passenger)
2.2%
Truck
2.2%
Other
2.2%

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

Porongurup Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.3%
1 vehicle
15.4%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
21.5%
4+ vehicles
20.8%

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

Porongurup Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.8%
2 bedrooms
23.3%
3 bedrooms
39.1%
4 bedrooms
21.8%
5 bedrooms
2.3%
6+ bedrooms
3.8%

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

Porongurup Population Mobility

6.8%
moved in the last year
28.3%
moved in the last 5 years
1.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Porongurup Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
22
Indigenous residents
616
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Porongurup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
31
Arthritis
21
Heart disease
14
Diabetes
10
Asthma
10
Lung condition
9
Cancer
4

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

Porongurup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
9.9%
$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
12.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,500+/wk
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Porongurup Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.7%
Couple — children under 15
35.9%
Couple — no children under 15
12.6%
One parent — children under 15
3.8%
One parent — no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Porongurup Military Service

🏅
Previously served
8.4% 23
👤
Never served
91.6% 251

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Porongurup Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.7% 37
—
Did not provide
86.3% 234

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Porongurup Children Ever Born

No children
38.1%
2 children
30.5%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
11.0%

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

Porongurup When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
18
1971–1980
10
1981–1990
12
1991–2000
9
2001–2010
22
2011–2015
5

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

Porongurup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.8%
5–14 hours
31.9%
15–29 hours
20.5%
30+ hours
15.0%
Did not do domestic work
15.8%

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

Porongurup Household Size

1 person
27.5%
2 persons
48.1%
3 persons
8.4%
4 persons
10.7%
5 persons
3.1%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Porongurup Where Residents Moved From

Same address
300
Moved from WA
15
Moved from VIC
6

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

Porongurup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
84.4%
Step family — no other children
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Porongurup Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,408/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.9%

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

If you earn X in Porongurup

≈ $6,101/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $1,198/wk
Rent share 14.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $15/wk
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Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk
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Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk
Katanning
Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Porongurup vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Catterick
Pop: 171 Income: $614/wk Rent: $300/wk
Karrakup
Pop: 172 Income: $744/wk Rent: $197/wk
Quinninup
Pop: 172 Income: $547/wk Rent: $280/wk
Badgingarra
Pop: 173 Income: $968/wk Rent: $210/wk
Broomehill West
Pop: 173 Income: $1,095/wk Rent: $150/wk
Mayanup
Pop: 174 Income: $844/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Porongurup

What is the population of Porongurup WA?

The population of Porongurup WA is 342 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Porongurup is ranked #5,745 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Porongurup?

The median personal income in Porongurup WA is $670 per week, or $34,840 per year.The median household income is $1,408 per week.Family income is $1,575 per week.Porongurup is ranked #5,982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Porongurup?

Median rent in Porongurup WA is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Porongurup ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Porongurup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Porongurup WA is $1,790. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Porongurup?

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

Is Porongurup a good suburb to live in?

Porongurup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 342.The median income is $670/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% 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: 51256. All dollar figures in AUD.