Varley, WA: suburb profile

The population of Varley WA is 44 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Varley is $919 per week ($47,788 per year). Median rent in Varley is $151 per week ($654 per month). Varley has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Varley has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No religion (50.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Varley is $271.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Varley Population

44 residents at the 2021 Census.

Varley Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$919/wk
$47,788 per year
Median Rent
$151/wk
$654 per month
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$271/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Varley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.4% (29) Female 39.6% (19)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
44 people · 711.9 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,749
Family income/wk

Varley Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
80-84
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Varley Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Varley, 100.0% are owned outright and 0.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright
100.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Varley Religion

No religion
50.0%
Not stated
27.3%
Catholic
11.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Varley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%

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

  1. Afrikaans

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

Varley Employment

Employed full-time
66.7% 20 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 7 people
Not in labour force
10.0% 3 people

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

Varley Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
52.9%
Bachelor Degree
47.1%

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

Varley Occupation

Managers
58.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
23.5%
Labourers
17.6%

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

Varley Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
46.7%
Management & Commerce
33.3%
Engineering
20.0%

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

Varley Dwelling Types

Separate house
75.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Varley Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
41.7%
$4,000+/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Varley Marital Status

Married
57.9% 22
Divorced
10.5% 4
Widowed
10.5% 4
Never married
21.1% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Varley Ancestry

Australian
45.5%
English
38.6%
Scottish
18.2%
Dutch
15.9%
Irish
15.9%
South African
9.1%

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

Varley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
62.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
37.5%

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

Varley Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0%

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

Varley Volunteering

Volunteer
25.7% 9
Not a volunteer
74.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Varley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Varley Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Varley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Varley Population Mobility

7.1%
moved in the last year
17.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
82.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Varley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Varley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5

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

Varley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
29.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
19.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
19.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Varley Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.8%
Couple — children under 15
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Varley Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Varley When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
8
2011–2015
7
2016
4

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

Varley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.6%
5–14 hours
30.2%
15–29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.6%

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

Varley Household Size

1 person
39.1%
2 persons
47.8%
4 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Varley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Varley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Varley Rent Prices & Affordability

8% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,812/wk
Median rent $151/wk
Rent to income 8.3%

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

Median rent in Varley against your income

About $7,852 a month
Median rent $151/wk
Left after rent $1,661/wk
Rent share 8.3%

Varley vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Varley is $919 a week, 14% above the typical WA suburb ($806). Median rent is $151 a week, $169 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 8.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 46, 5 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureVarleyTypical WATypical Australia
Personal income$919/wk$806/wk$766/wk
Household income$1,812/wk$1,722/wk$1,637/wk
Rent$151/wk$320/wk$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$271/mo$1,759/mo$1,733/mo
Median age464142
Rent share of household income8.3%18.6%20.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Varley

What is the population of Varley WA?

The population of Varley WA is 44 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Varley?

The median personal income in Varley WA is $919 per week, or $47,788 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.

How much is rent in Varley?

Median rent in Varley WA is $151 per week ($654 per month).Rent represents 8.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Varley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Varley WA is $271. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Varley?

The median age in Varley WA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Varley a good suburb to live in?

Varley is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 44.The median income is $919/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.3% 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: 51488. All dollar figures in AUD.