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Preston Beach WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Preston Beach WA is 268 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Preston Beach is $510 per week ($26,520 per year). Median rent in Preston Beach is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Preston Beach has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Preston Beach has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Preston Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Preston Beach is $1,138.

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Preston Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Preston Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$510/wk

$26,520 per year

#8104 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

62years

24 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,138/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Preston Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.9% (152) Female 44.1% (120)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

268 people · 74.7 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$937

Family income/wk

Preston Beach 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

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Preston Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.4% 58 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.6% 28 dwellings

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

Preston Beach Country of Birth

Australia

89.6%

England

10.4%

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

Preston Beach Religion

No Religion

43.5%

Not stated

19.2%

Anglican

18.4%

Catholic

11.4%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Baptist

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Preston Beach Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.6%

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

Preston Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

20.9% 44 people

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Employed part-time

10.0% 21 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 8 people

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Not in labour force

65.4% 138 people

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

Preston Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

29.5%

Bachelor Degree

8.4%

Postgraduate Degree

5.3%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

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

Preston Beach Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.7%

Community & Personal Service

20.0%

Labourers

20.0%

Managers

17.8%

Professionals

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

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

Preston Beach Field of Study

Engineering

39.4%

Health

27.3%

Education

12.1%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Management & Commerce

9.1%

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

Preston Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Preston Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Preston Beach Marital Status

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Married

56.3% 144

↔️

Separated

7.4% 19

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Divorced

13.3% 34

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Widowed

3.5% 9

👤

Never married

19.5% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Preston Beach Ancestry

English

41.6%

Australian

22.9%

Scottish

10.0%

Irish

8.1%

Dutch

3.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

German

2.6%

Italian

2.6%

Other

2.3%

Polish

1.9%

New Zealander

1.0%

South African

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Preston Beach School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

50.0%

Primary — Government

31.3%

Vocational Education

18.8%

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

Preston Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.8% 31

✅

No need for assistance

93.2% 423

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

Preston Beach Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.9% 49

—

Not a volunteer

77.1% 165

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Preston Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

16.7%

$600-$799/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Preston Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Bus

5.3%

Walked only

5.3%

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

Preston Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.8%

1 vehicle

43.5%

2 vehicles

39.8%

3 vehicles

11.1%

4+ vehicles

2.8%

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

Preston Beach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

24.8%

3 bedrooms

45.1%

4 bedrooms

23.0%

5 bedrooms

7.1%

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

Preston Beach Population Mobility

15.9%

moved in the last year

40.8%

moved in the last 5 years

10.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

30.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Preston Beach Indigenous Population

3.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

428

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Preston Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Preston Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

14.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Preston Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

68.6%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

Couple — children under 15

8.8%

One parent — children under 15

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Preston Beach Military Service

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Previously served

6.5% 14

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Never served

93.5% 203

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Preston Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.8% 25

—

Did not provide

88.2% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Preston Beach Children Ever Born

No children

11.3%

2 children

54.9%

3 children

25.4%

4 children

8.5%

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

Preston Beach When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Preston Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

21.2%

15–29 hours

18.4%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

30.0%

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

Preston Beach Household Size

1 person

40.7%

2 persons

52.8%

3 persons

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Preston Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

185

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Preston Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

57.1%

Other couple — children only

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Preston Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $850/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.4%

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

If you earn X in Preston Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $3,683/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $600/wk

Rent share 29.4%

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Preston Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 134 Income: $1,770/wk Rent: $400/wk

Wannamal

Pop: 134 Income: $745/wk Rent: $243/wk

Capel River

Pop: 136 Income: $790/wk Rent: $375/wk

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Pop: 136 Income: $1,196/wk

Wanerie

Pop: 137 Income: $585/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Pop: 137 Income: $808/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Preston Beach

What is the population of Preston Beach WA?

The population of Preston Beach WA is 268 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Preston Beach is ranked #6,262 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Preston Beach?

The median personal income in Preston Beach WA is $510 per week, or $26,520 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $937 per week.Preston Beach is ranked #8,104 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Preston Beach?

Median rent in Preston Beach WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 29.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Preston Beach ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Preston Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Preston Beach WA is $1,138. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Preston Beach?

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

Is Preston Beach a good suburb to live in?

Preston Beach is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 268.The median income is $510/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.4% 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: 51262. All dollar figures in AUD.