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Southern River WA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Southern River, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Southern River WA is 12,852 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Southern River is $910 per week ($47,320 per year). Median rent in Southern River is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Southern River has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Southern River has a population density of 972.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Southern River is India. The most common religion is No religion (31.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southern River is $2,100.
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Southern River Population
Southern River Median Income & Rent
Southern River Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Southern River Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Southern River Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Southern River, 24.0% are owned outright and 76.0% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- India
- England
- China
- Afghanistan
- Indonesia
- Bangladesh
- Egypt
- Germany
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Southern River Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Southern River Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Mandarin
- Arabic
- Urdu
- Punjabi
- Malayalam
- Tamil
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Southern River Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Southern River Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Southern River Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Southern River Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Southern River Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Southern River Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Southern River Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Southern River Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Southern River School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Southern River Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Southern River Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Southern River Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Southern River How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Southern River Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Southern River Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Southern River Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Southern River Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Southern River Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Southern River Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Southern River Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Southern River Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Southern River Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Southern River Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Southern River When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Southern River Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Southern River Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Southern River Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Southern River Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Southern River Schools
Showing 15 of 16 schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Southern River vs the typical WA suburb
The median personal income in Southern River is $910 a week, 13% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 221st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $420 a week, $100 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 33, 8 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).
| Measure | Southern River | Typical WA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $910/wk | $806/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $2,364/wk | $1,722/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $420/wk | $320/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,100/mo | $1,759/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 33 | 41 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 17.8% | 18.6% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Southern River
The closest suburb to Southern River is Harrisdale, 2.6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern River
What is the population of Southern River WA?
The population of Southern River WA is 12,852 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 972.5 people per km².Southern River is ranked #381 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Southern River?
The median personal income in Southern River WA is $910 per week, or $47,320 per year.The median household income is $2,364 per week.Family income is $2,471 per week.Southern River is ranked #2,013 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Southern River?
Median rent in Southern River WA is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Southern River ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Southern River?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southern River WA is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Southern River?
The median age in Southern River WA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Southern River a good suburb to live in?
Southern River is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 12,852.The median income is $910/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 51394. All dollar figures in AUD.