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Takalarup WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Takalarup WA is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Takalarup is $939 per week ($48,828 per year). Median rent in Takalarup is $100 per week ($433 per month). Takalarup has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Takalarup has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Takalarup is $1,409.

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Takalarup Population

residents (Census 2021)

Takalarup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$939/wk

$48,828 per year

#1720 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,409/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Takalarup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (67) Female 48.5% (63)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

127 people · 442.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,656

Family income/wk

Takalarup 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Takalarup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.2% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.8% 14 dwellings

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

Takalarup Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Takalarup Religion

No Religion

61.7%

Anglican

14.3%

Not stated

10.5%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Catholic

3.8%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Baptist

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Takalarup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.8%

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

Takalarup Employment

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Employed full-time

61.4% 54 people

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Employed part-time

21.6% 19 people

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Not in labour force

17.0% 15 people

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

Takalarup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.7%

Bachelor Degree

34.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.5%

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

Takalarup Occupation

Managers

47.2%

Clerical & Administrative

19.4%

Professionals

13.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.1%

Labourers

8.3%

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

Takalarup Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

21.3%

Health

14.9%

Education

14.9%

Engineering

12.8%

Architecture & Building

10.6%

Management & Commerce

8.5%

Society & Culture

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.5%

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

Takalarup Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Takalarup Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

13.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

27.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

24.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Takalarup Marital Status

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Married

52.8% 56

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Divorced

9.4% 10

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Never married

37.7% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Takalarup Ancestry

Australian

45.0%

English

32.9%

Scottish

12.1%

German

4.0%

Irish

4.0%

Italian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Takalarup School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.1%

Secondary — Government

35.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.6%

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

Takalarup Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.4% 3

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No need for assistance

98.6% 214

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

Takalarup Volunteering

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Volunteer

38.2% 34

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Not a volunteer

61.8% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Takalarup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.8%

Walked only

14.8%

Did not go to work

6.6%

Other

4.9%

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

Takalarup Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.0%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

18.0%

4+ vehicles

26.0%

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

Takalarup Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.3%

2 bedrooms

6.3%

3 bedrooms

39.6%

4 bedrooms

35.4%

5 bedrooms

12.5%

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

Takalarup Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

33.0%

moved in the last 5 years

72.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Takalarup Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

235

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Takalarup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Takalarup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

3.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,500+/wk

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Takalarup Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.0%

Couple — no children

36.3%

Couple — no children under 15

13.2%

One parent — children under 15

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Takalarup Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.9% 10

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Did not provide

88.1% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Takalarup Children Ever Born

No children

20.0%

2 children

65.0%

3 children

15.0%

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

Takalarup When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Takalarup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.4%

5–14 hours

27.4%

15–29 hours

18.9%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

9.5%

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

Takalarup Household Size

1 person

29.8%

2 persons

36.2%

3 persons

19.1%

4 persons

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Takalarup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Takalarup Schools

schools nearby

government

1001

avg ICSEA score

total students

South Stirling Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 12 students

1001

ICSEA

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

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Takalarup Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,517/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 6.6%

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

If you earn X in Takalarup

Your weekly income

≈ $6,574/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $1,417/wk

Rent share 6.6%

Takalarup vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Linfarne

Pop: 64 Income: $485/wk Rent: $125/wk

Walgoolan

Pop: 64 Income: $1,291/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wandillup

Pop: 64 Income: $924/wk Rent: $243/wk

Gascoyne Junction

Pop: 65 Income: $687/wk Rent: $75/wk

Karalundi

Pop: 65 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $120/wk

Woottating

Pop: 65 Income: $1,149/wk Rent: $399/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Takalarup

What is the population of Takalarup WA?

The population of Takalarup WA is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Takalarup is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Takalarup?

The median personal income in Takalarup WA is $939 per week, or $48,828 per year.The median household income is $1,517 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.Takalarup is ranked #1,720 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Takalarup?

Median rent in Takalarup WA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 6.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Takalarup ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Takalarup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Takalarup WA is $1,409. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Takalarup?

The median age in Takalarup WA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Takalarup a good suburb to live in?

Takalarup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 127.The median income is $939/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.6% 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: 51422. All dollar figures in AUD.