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Thomson Brook WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Thomson Brook WA is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Thomson Brook is $684 per week ($35,568 per year). Median rent in Thomson Brook is $200 per week ($867 per month). Thomson Brook has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Thomson Brook has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thomson Brook is $2,200.

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Thomson Brook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Thomson Brook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$684/wk

$35,568 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Thomson Brook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.9% (39) Female 54.1% (46)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

89 people · 86.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,916

Family income/wk

Thomson Brook Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Thomson Brook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.9% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.1% 9 dwellings

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

Thomson Brook Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Thomson Brook Religion

No Religion

46.2%

Anglican

22.6%

Catholic

12.9%

Baptist

6.5%

Not stated

6.5%

Othr Protestnt

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Thomson Brook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

44.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Thomson Brook Employment

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Employed full-time

40.9% 27 people

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Employed part-time

13.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

45.5% 30 people

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

Thomson Brook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

33.3%

Bachelor Degree

17.9%

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

Thomson Brook Occupation

Managers

37.0%

Professionals

29.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

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

Thomson Brook Field of Study

Engineering

37.9%

Architecture & Building

24.1%

Health

17.2%

Agriculture & Environment

10.3%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

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

Thomson Brook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Thomson Brook Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

32.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.7%

$4,000+/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Thomson Brook Marital Status

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Married

64.3% 45

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Divorced

5.7% 4

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Widowed

4.3% 3

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Never married

25.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Thomson Brook Ancestry

Australian

31.4%

English

31.4%

Irish

16.1%

Scottish

9.3%

Other

6.8%

Dutch

2.5%

Italian

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Thomson Brook School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

57.1%

Primary — Catholic

42.9%

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

Thomson Brook Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.5% 4

✅

No need for assistance

97.5% 153

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

Thomson Brook Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.8% 13

—

Not a volunteer

81.2% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Thomson Brook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

57.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Thomson Brook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.4%

Car (passenger)

13.6%

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

Thomson Brook Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.6%

2 vehicles

31.3%

3 vehicles

28.1%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Thomson Brook Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.3%

2 bedrooms

13.8%

3 bedrooms

44.8%

4 bedrooms

31.0%

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

Thomson Brook Population Mobility

9.5%

moved in the last year

32.5%

moved in the last 5 years

6.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Thomson Brook Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

169

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Thomson Brook Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Lung condition

Mental health

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

Thomson Brook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

27.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Thomson Brook Family Structure

Couple — no children

30.3%

Couple — children under 15

28.8%

Couple — no children under 15

21.2%

One parent — no children under 15

13.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Thomson Brook Military Service

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Previously served

4.4% 3

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Never served

95.6% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Thomson Brook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.8% 15

—

Did not provide

79.2% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Thomson Brook Children Ever Born

2 children

36.8%

3 children

63.2%

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

Thomson Brook When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Thomson Brook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.8%

5–14 hours

25.0%

15–29 hours

16.3%

30+ hours

15.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.0%

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

Thomson Brook Household Size

1 person

22.2%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Thomson Brook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Thomson Brook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Thomson Brook Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $966/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Thomson Brook

Your weekly income

≈ $4,186/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $766/wk

Rent share 20.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wagin

Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk

Thomson Brook vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Bobalong

Pop: 45 Income: $762/wk Rent: $185/wk

Barrow Island

Pop: 45 Income: $2,167/wk

Howick (WA)

Pop: 45 Income: $1,625/wk

Cullacabardee

Pop: 45 Income: $341/wk Rent: $150/wk

Marchagee

Pop: 45 Income: $833/wk

Wialki

Pop: 45 Income: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomson Brook

What is the population of Thomson Brook WA?

The population of Thomson Brook WA is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Thomson Brook?

The median personal income in Thomson Brook WA is $684 per week, or $35,568 per year.The median household income is $966 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.

How much is rent in Thomson Brook?

Median rent in Thomson Brook WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Thomson Brook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thomson Brook WA is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Thomson Brook?

The median age in Thomson Brook WA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Thomson Brook a good suburb to live in?

Thomson Brook is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 89.The median income is $684/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 51447. All dollar figures in AUD.