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Rottnest Island WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rottnest Island WA is 166 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rottnest Island is $1,112 per week ($57,824 per year). Median rent in Rottnest Island is $113 per week ($490 per month). Rottnest Island has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Rottnest Island has a population density of 8.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rottnest Island is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish.

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Rottnest Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rottnest Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,112/wk

$57,824 per year

#668 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$113/wk

$490 per month

#8575 of 14,663

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rottnest Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.2% (91) Female 43.8% (71)

Population Density

8.6

people per km²

166 people · 19.2 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,340

Family income/wk

Rottnest Island Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rottnest Island Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage

100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Rottnest Island Country of Birth

Australia

74.1%

England

18.5%

China

7.4%

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

Rottnest Island Religion

No Religion

43.9%

Catholic

22.0%

Not stated

15.9%

Anglican

7.9%

Baptist

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Buddhism

2.4%

Hinduism

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rottnest Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Rottnest Island Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

35.0%

Mandarin

20.0%

IAL Nepali

15.0%

SAL Tot

15.0%

Hindi

15.0%

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

Rottnest Island Employment

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Employed full-time

61.8% 81 people

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Employed part-time

31.3% 41 people

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Not in labour force

6.9% 9 people

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

Rottnest Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

31.3%

Bachelor Degree

27.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.8%

Postgraduate Degree

10.0%

Certificate I/II

7.5%

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

Rottnest Island Occupation

Community & Personal Service

26.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.7%

Managers

18.1%

Labourers

12.0%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Professionals

7.2%

Sales Workers

4.8%

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

Rottnest Island Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

26.7%

Management & Commerce

20.9%

Health

10.5%

Engineering

10.5%

Society & Culture

10.5%

Agriculture & Environment

5.8%

Architecture & Building

5.8%

Creative Arts

5.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.5%

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

Rottnest Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

78.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

21.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rottnest Island Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

20.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rottnest Island Marital Status

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Married

33.6% 50

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Separated

2.0% 3

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Divorced

6.0% 9

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Never married

58.4% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rottnest Island Ancestry

Australian

23.2%

English

22.1%

Other

17.9%

Irish

11.1%

Scottish

7.9%

Chinese

5.3%

French

2.6%

New Zealander

2.6%

Filipino

2.1%

Spanish

2.1%

Croatian

1.6%

Italian

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rottnest Island School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

40.0%

Pre-school

30.0%

Primary — Government

30.0%

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

Rottnest Island Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 274

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

Rottnest Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.0% 21

—

Not a volunteer

84.0% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rottnest Island Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rottnest Island How People Get to Work

Walked only

48.3%

Bicycle

25.4%

Did not go to work

20.3%

Ferry

3.4%

Car (driver)

2.5%

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

Rottnest Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles

85.2%

1 vehicle

5.6%

2 vehicles

9.3%

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

Rottnest Island Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

25.0%

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

44.6%

4 bedrooms

10.7%

6+ bedrooms

5.4%

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

Rottnest Island Population Mobility

49.3%

moved in the last year

71.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

83.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rottnest Island Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

295

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rottnest Island Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

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

Rottnest Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

30.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rottnest Island Family Structure

Couple — no children

60.3%

Couple — children under 15

34.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rottnest Island Military Service

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Previously served

4.5% 6

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Never served

95.5% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rottnest Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.6% 10

—

Did not provide

92.4% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rottnest Island Children Ever Born

No children

78.8%

2 children

21.2%

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

Rottnest Island When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

2021

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

Rottnest Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

34.1%

5–14 hours

26.0%

30+ hours

5.7%

Did not do domestic work

34.1%

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

Rottnest Island Household Size

1 person

43.9%

2 persons

43.9%

3 persons

5.3%

4 persons

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rottnest Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Rottnest Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rottnest Island Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,042/wk

Median Rent $113/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.5%

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

If you earn X in Rottnest Island

Your weekly income

≈ $8,849/month

Median rent $113/wk

Left after rent $1,929/wk

Rent share 5.5%

Rottnest Island vs State & National Average

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Pop: 83 Income: $585/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 83 Income: $885/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Pop: 83 Income: $665/wk

Paulls Valley

Pop: 83 Income: $883/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 84 Income: $575/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 84 Income: $1,037/wk Rent: $195/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rottnest Island

What is the population of Rottnest Island WA?

The population of Rottnest Island WA is 166 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.6 people per km².Rottnest Island is ranked #7,472 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rottnest Island?

The median personal income in Rottnest Island WA is $1,112 per week, or $57,824 per year.The median household income is $2,042 per week.Family income is $2,340 per week.Rottnest Island is ranked #668 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rottnest Island?

Median rent in Rottnest Island WA is $113 per week ($490 per month).Rent represents 5.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rottnest Island ranks #8,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Rottnest Island?

The median age in Rottnest Island WA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rottnest Island a good suburb to live in?

Rottnest Island is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 166.The median income is $1,112/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.5% 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: 51314. All dollar figures in AUD.