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Shelley WA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Shelley, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Shelley WA is 4,795 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shelley is $898 per week ($46,696 per year). Median rent in Shelley is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Shelley has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Shelley has a population density of 2247.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Shelley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shelley is $2,275.
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Shelley Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Shelley Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Shelley Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Shelley Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Shelley Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Shelley Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Shelley Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Shelley Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Shelley Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Shelley Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Shelley Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Shelley Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Shelley Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Shelley Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Shelley School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Shelley Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Shelley Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Shelley Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Shelley How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Shelley Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Shelley Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Shelley Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Shelley Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Shelley Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Shelley Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Shelley Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Shelley Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Shelley Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Shelley Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Shelley When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Shelley Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Shelley Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Shelley Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Shelley Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Shelley Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shelley
What is the population of Shelley WA?
The population of Shelley WA is 4,795 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2247.3 people per km².Shelley is ranked #1,635 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Shelley?
The median personal income in Shelley WA is $898 per week, or $46,696 per year.The median household income is $2,186 per week.Family income is $2,609 per week.Shelley is ranked #2,170 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Shelley?
Median rent in Shelley WA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Shelley ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Shelley?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shelley WA is $2,275. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Shelley?
The median age in Shelley WA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Shelley a good suburb to live in?
Shelley is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 4,795.The median income is $898/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51345. All dollar figures in AUD.