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Salmon Gums WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Salmon Gums WA is 146 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salmon Gums is $604 per week ($31,408 per year). Median rent in Salmon Gums is $104 per week ($451 per month). Salmon Gums has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Salmon Gums has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salmon Gums is $661.

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Salmon Gums Population

residents (Census 2021)

Salmon Gums Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$604/wk

$31,408 per year

#7032 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$104/wk

$451 per month

#8609 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$661/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Salmon Gums Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (69) Female 51.7% (74)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

146 people · 2781.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,312

Family income/wk

Salmon Gums Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

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)

Salmon Gums Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

90.6% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

9.4% 3 dwellings

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

Salmon Gums Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Salmon Gums Religion

No Religion

53.4%

Catholic

15.5%

Not stated

8.8%

Anglican

6.8%

Uniting Church

6.8%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Lutheran

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Salmon Gums Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.0%

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

Salmon Gums Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Salmon Gums Employment

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Employed full-time

49.5% 49 people

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Employed part-time

26.3% 26 people

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Not in labour force

24.2% 24 people

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

Salmon Gums Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

11.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.1%

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

Salmon Gums Occupation

Managers

64.5%

Professionals

16.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.7%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

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

Salmon Gums Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

23.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

23.7%

Engineering

18.4%

Management & Commerce

18.4%

Health

7.9%

Education

7.9%

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

Salmon Gums Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Salmon Gums Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

10.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.6%

$4,000+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Salmon Gums Marital Status

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Married

66.4% 73

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Divorced

11.8% 13

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Widowed

6.4% 7

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Never married

15.5% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Salmon Gums Ancestry

Australian

30.4%

English

29.5%

Scottish

12.9%

Irish

8.8%

Italian

7.4%

Croatian

2.3%

Dutch

2.3%

German

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Russian

1.4%

Other

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Salmon Gums School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.0%

Secondary — Government

35.0%

Pre-school

10.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.0%

Vocational Education

10.0%

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

Salmon Gums Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.6% 7

✅

No need for assistance

97.4% 267

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

Salmon Gums Volunteering

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Volunteer

47.0% 47

—

Not a volunteer

53.0% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Salmon Gums Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Salmon Gums How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

46.0%

Walked only

24.0%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Other

10.0%

Bicycle

6.0%

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

Salmon Gums Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.9%

1 vehicle

11.1%

2 vehicles

37.8%

3 vehicles

28.9%

4+ vehicles

13.3%

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

Salmon Gums Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.8%

2 bedrooms

9.8%

3 bedrooms

39.2%

4 bedrooms

29.4%

5 bedrooms

13.7%

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

Salmon Gums Population Mobility

2.2%

moved in the last year

21.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Salmon Gums Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

267

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Salmon Gums Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Salmon Gums Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

9.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Salmon Gums Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.0%

Couple — no children

35.1%

Couple — no children under 15

3.6%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

One parent — children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Salmon Gums Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 4

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Never served

96.2% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Salmon Gums Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.0% 22

—

Did not provide

79.0% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Salmon Gums Children Ever Born

2 children

63.9%

3 children

36.1%

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

Salmon Gums When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Salmon Gums Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

31.6%

5–14 hours

21.4%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

19.4%

Did not do domestic work

12.2%

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

Salmon Gums Household Size

1 person

29.2%

2 persons

39.6%

4 persons

22.9%

5 persons

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Salmon Gums Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Salmon Gums Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $900/wk

Median Rent $104/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.6%

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

If you earn X in Salmon Gums

Your weekly income

≈ $3,900/month

Median rent $104/wk

Left after rent $796/wk

Rent share 11.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $4/wk

Salmon Gums vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

South Murchison

Pop: 73 Income: $725/wk Rent: $138/wk

Pinjar

Pop: 74 Income: $1,015/wk Rent: $320/wk

Bow Bridge

Pop: 75 Income: $687/wk Rent: $100/wk

Jennapullin

Pop: 75 Income: $619/wk Rent: $250/wk

Nangeenan

Pop: 75 Income: $724/wk Rent: $150/wk

North Jindong

Pop: 75 Income: $693/wk Rent: $238/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salmon Gums

What is the population of Salmon Gums WA?

The population of Salmon Gums WA is 146 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Salmon Gums is ranked #7,830 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Salmon Gums?

The median personal income in Salmon Gums WA is $604 per week, or $31,408 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.Salmon Gums is ranked #7,032 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Salmon Gums?

Median rent in Salmon Gums WA is $104 per week ($451 per month).Rent represents 11.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Salmon Gums ranks #8,609 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Salmon Gums?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salmon Gums WA is $661. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Salmon Gums?

The median age in Salmon Gums WA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Salmon Gums a good suburb to live in?

Salmon Gums is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 146.The median income is $604/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.6% 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: 51320. All dollar figures in AUD.