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Sunset Beach WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sunset Beach WA is 1,558 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sunset Beach is $888 per week ($46,176 per year). Median rent in Sunset Beach is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Sunset Beach has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Sunset Beach has a population density of 869.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sunset Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunset Beach is $1,517.

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Sunset Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sunset Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$888/wk

$46,176 per year

#2269 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sunset Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (754) Female 51.6% (805)

Population Density

869.4

people per km²

1,558 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,115

Family income/wk

Sunset Beach 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)

Sunset Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.9% 182 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.1% 190 dwellings

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

Sunset Beach Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

4.7%

Germany

0.8%

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

Sunset Beach Religion

No Religion

45.8%

Catholic

23.7%

Anglican

12.7%

Not stated

10.3%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Islam

2.2%

Uniting Church

1.6%

Pentecostal

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sunset Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Sunset Beach Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

26.8%

Other

15.9%

Afrikaans

14.6%

SAL Oth

14.6%

SAL Indon

8.5%

Australian Indigenous

7.3%

SAL Tagalog

4.9%

Greek

3.7%

French

3.7%

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

Sunset Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

42.2% 449 people

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Employed part-time

23.8% 253 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 18 people

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Not in labour force

32.4% 345 people

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

Sunset Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.3%

Bachelor Degree

20.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.8%

Postgraduate Degree

5.8%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

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

Sunset Beach Occupation

Professionals

26.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.6%

Community & Personal Service

16.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Managers

9.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.6%

Labourers

6.6%

Sales Workers

4.2%

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

Sunset Beach Field of Study

Engineering

21.8%

Health

17.2%

Education

15.3%

Management & Commerce

14.1%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Architecture & Building

6.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.9%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.9%

Information Technology

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

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

Sunset Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sunset Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.6%

$4,000+/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sunset Beach Marital Status

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Married

43.9% 537

↔️

Separated

4.2% 51

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Divorced

9.1% 111

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Widowed

5.2% 63

👤

Never married

37.7% 461

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sunset Beach Ancestry

Australian

32.9%

English

31.0%

Scottish

6.9%

Other

6.4%

Irish

6.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.7%

German

3.0%

Italian

1.9%

Dutch

1.8%

Filipino

1.7%

New Zealander

1.3%

South African

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sunset Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

19.4%

Primary — Government

18.0%

Secondary — Government

15.1%

Vocational Education

13.4%

Pre-school

12.3%

Secondary — Catholic

8.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.7%

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

Sunset Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.9% 112

✅

No need for assistance

96.1% 2,730

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

Sunset Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.1% 211

—

Not a volunteer

80.9% 896

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sunset Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.3%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

1.7%

$800-$999/mo

7.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sunset Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.2%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Car (passenger)

4.0%

Other

2.7%

Walked only

1.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Bicycle

0.5%

Truck

0.4%

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

Sunset Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.4%

1 vehicle

35.2%

2 vehicles

46.7%

3 vehicles

10.3%

4+ vehicles

5.4%

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

Sunset Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.8%

2 bedrooms

5.8%

3 bedrooms

37.1%

4 bedrooms

51.9%

5 bedrooms

2.3%

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

Sunset Beach Population Mobility

16.9%

moved in the last year

48.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sunset Beach Indigenous Population

8.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

236

Indigenous residents

2,643

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sunset Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

137

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Sunset Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sunset Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.0%

Couple — no children

30.9%

One parent — children under 15

11.4%

Couple — no children under 15

9.4%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sunset Beach Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 33

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Never served

97.0% 1,084

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sunset Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.7% 119

—

Did not provide

89.3% 990

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sunset Beach Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

10.3%

2 children

34.6%

3 children

19.3%

4 children

5.2%

5+ children

1.1%

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

Sunset Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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

Sunset Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

32.8%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

9.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.0%

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

Sunset Beach Household Size

1 person

25.3%

2 persons

39.1%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sunset Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,165

Moved from WA

155

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Sunset Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.6%

Step family — no other children

11.8%

Blended family — no other children

4.6%

Intact family — other children present

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sunset Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

909

avg ICSEA score

1,237

total students

St Lawrence's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 563 students

990

ICSEA

Meekatharra School Of The Air Government

Primary · K-6 · 61 students

975

ICSEA

Waggrakine Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 395 students

875

ICSEA

Bluff Point Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 218 students

797

ICSEA

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

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Sunset Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,740/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Sunset Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $7,540/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $1,430/wk

Rent share 17.8%

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Income: $756/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $90/wk

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Sunset Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Lancelin

Pop: 786 Income: $733/wk Rent: $253/wk

West Swan

Pop: 786 Income: $707/wk Rent: $350/wk

Burekup

Pop: 788 Income: $918/wk Rent: $298/wk

Stratham

Pop: 793 Income: $864/wk Rent: $420/wk

Mount Sheila

Pop: 794 Income: $2,440/wk Rent: $520/wk

East Carnarvon

Pop: 798 Income: $822/wk Rent: $262/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset Beach

What is the population of Sunset Beach WA?

The population of Sunset Beach WA is 1,558 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 869.4 people per km².Sunset Beach is ranked #3,344 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sunset Beach?

The median personal income in Sunset Beach WA is $888 per week, or $46,176 per year.The median household income is $1,740 per week.Family income is $2,115 per week.Sunset Beach is ranked #2,269 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sunset Beach?

Median rent in Sunset Beach WA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sunset Beach ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sunset Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunset Beach WA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sunset Beach?

The median age in Sunset Beach WA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sunset Beach a good suburb to live in?

Sunset Beach is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,558.The median income is $888/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 51419. All dollar figures in AUD.