Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Strathalbyn WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Strathalbyn WA is 1,165 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Strathalbyn is $887 per week ($46,124 per year). Median rent in Strathalbyn is $318 per week ($1,378 per month). Strathalbyn has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Strathalbyn has a population density of 691.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Strathalbyn is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathalbyn is $1,800.

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Strathalbyn Population

residents (Census 2021)

Strathalbyn Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$887/wk

$46,124 per year

#2283 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$318/wk

$1,378 per month

#4242 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,800/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Strathalbyn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (585) Female 49.7% (578)

Population Density

691.5

people per km²

1,165 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,438

Family income/wk

Strathalbyn Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Strathalbyn Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.9% 142 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.1% 205 dwellings

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

Strathalbyn Country of Birth

Australia

95.3%

England

3.7%

India

1.0%

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

Strathalbyn Religion

No Religion

39.4%

Catholic

28.7%

Anglican

13.7%

Not stated

6.2%

Christian (other)

4.6%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Pentecostal

3.0%

Baptist

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Strathalbyn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Strathalbyn Languages Spoken at Home

Other

38.5%

Malayalam

19.2%

Afrikaans

15.4%

SAL Tot

15.4%

SAL Tagalog

11.5%

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

Strathalbyn Employment

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Employed full-time

46.4% 393 people

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Employed part-time

23.7% 201 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 17 people

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Not in labour force

27.9% 236 people

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

Strathalbyn Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Bachelor Degree

15.7%

Certificate I/II

7.6%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

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

Strathalbyn Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.1%

Professionals

22.4%

Managers

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.4%

Labourers

8.1%

Clerical & Administrative

8.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

Sales Workers

6.3%

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

Strathalbyn Field of Study

Engineering

28.3%

Management & Commerce

16.0%

Education

11.0%

Health

10.8%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Society & Culture

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Agriculture & Environment

6.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Creative Arts

2.4%

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

Strathalbyn Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Strathalbyn Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

3.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Strathalbyn Marital Status

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Married

56.3% 537

↔️

Separated

2.8% 27

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Divorced

5.8% 55

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Widowed

4.1% 39

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Never married

31.0% 295

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Strathalbyn Ancestry

Australian

33.2%

English

33.2%

Scottish

6.3%

Irish

5.7%

Other

4.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.4%

Italian

3.9%

German

3.0%

Dutch

2.3%

Filipino

1.2%

Indian

1.0%

South African

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Strathalbyn School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

19.7%

Secondary — Government

18.4%

Vocational Education

17.2%

Primary — Government

11.9%

Primary — Catholic

11.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.6%

Pre-school

6.6%

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

Strathalbyn Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.1% 69

✅

No need for assistance

96.9% 2,153

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

Strathalbyn Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.4% 193

—

Not a volunteer

78.6% 708

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Strathalbyn Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.8%

$300-$449/mo

3.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.1%

$800-$999/mo

4.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Strathalbyn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.8%

Did not go to work

13.0%

Car (passenger)

5.6%

Walked only

1.8%

Truck

1.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.4%

Other

1.3%

Bus

1.0%

Bicycle

0.5%

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

Strathalbyn Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.8%

1 vehicle

15.6%

2 vehicles

45.4%

3 vehicles

18.9%

4+ vehicles

19.4%

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

Strathalbyn Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

1.3%

3 bedrooms

14.9%

4 bedrooms

70.7%

5 bedrooms

11.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

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

Strathalbyn Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

30.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Strathalbyn Indigenous Population

5.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

124

Indigenous residents

2,104

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Strathalbyn Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Strathalbyn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Strathalbyn Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.7%

Couple — no children

28.6%

Couple — no children under 15

20.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Strathalbyn Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 23

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Never served

97.4% 878

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Strathalbyn Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.8% 125

—

Did not provide

86.2% 779

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Strathalbyn Children Ever Born

No children

25.5%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

32.1%

3 children

23.2%

4 children

9.6%

5+ children

2.3%

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

Strathalbyn When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2020

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

Strathalbyn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.9%

5–14 hours

31.9%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.8%

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

Strathalbyn Household Size

1 person

11.3%

2 persons

37.9%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

20.7%

5 persons

9.2%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Strathalbyn Where Residents Moved From

Same address

983

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Strathalbyn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.8%

Step family — no other children

17.3%

Blended family — no other children

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Strathalbyn Schools

schools nearby

government

919

avg ICSEA score

2,874

total students

Geraldton Grammar School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 693 students

1073

ICSEA

St Lawrence's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 563 students

990

ICSEA

Geraldton Christian College Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 475 students

985

ICSEA

Meekatharra School Of The Air Government

Primary · K-6 · 61 students

975

ICSEA

Allendale Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 363 students

893

ICSEA

Waggrakine Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 395 students

875

ICSEA

Bluff Point Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 218 students

797

ICSEA

Geraldton Flexible School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 106 students

763

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Strathalbyn Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,261/wk

Median Rent $318/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.1%

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

If you earn X in Strathalbyn

Your weekly income

≈ $9,798/month

Median rent $318/wk

Left after rent $1,943/wk

Rent share 14.1%

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Pop: 587 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strathalbyn

What is the population of Strathalbyn WA?

The population of Strathalbyn WA is 1,165 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 691.5 people per km².Strathalbyn is ranked #3,754 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Strathalbyn?

The median personal income in Strathalbyn WA is $887 per week, or $46,124 per year.The median household income is $2,261 per week.Family income is $2,438 per week.Strathalbyn is ranked #2,283 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Strathalbyn?

Median rent in Strathalbyn WA is $318 per week ($1,378 per month).Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Strathalbyn ranks #4,242 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Strathalbyn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathalbyn WA is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Strathalbyn?

The median age in Strathalbyn WA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Strathalbyn a good suburb to live in?

Strathalbyn is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,165.The median income is $887/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% 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: 51410. All dollar figures in AUD.