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Vasse WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Vasse WA is 2,853 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Vasse is $778 per week ($40,456 per year). Median rent in Vasse is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Vasse has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Vasse has a population density of 79.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Vasse is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vasse is $1,733.

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Vasse Population

residents (Census 2021)

Vasse Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$778/wk

$40,456 per year

#3981 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Vasse Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (1,405) Female 50.7% (1,444)

Population Density

79.1

people per km²

2,853 people · 36.1 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,002

Family income/wk

Vasse 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)

Vasse Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.8% 303 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.2% 458 dwellings

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

Vasse Country of Birth

Australia

90.6%

England

7.4%

India

0.6%

Afghanistan

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

Brazil

0.3%

France

0.3%

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

Vasse Religion

No Religion

60.4%

Catholic

13.0%

Anglican

12.3%

Not stated

6.3%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.2%

Baptist

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Vasse Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.9%

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

Vasse Languages Spoken at Home

Other

47.1%

Japan

14.7%

Afrikaans

11.8%

French

8.8%

German

8.8%

Italian

8.8%

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

Vasse Employment

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Employed full-time

37.7% 727 people

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Employed part-time

29.8% 575 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 45 people

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Not in labour force

30.1% 581 people

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

Vasse Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.4%

Bachelor Degree

19.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Certificate I/II

5.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Postgraduate Degree

2.5%

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

Vasse Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.1%

Professionals

19.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.9%

Managers

11.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Labourers

8.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

Sales Workers

5.3%

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

Vasse Field of Study

Engineering

18.1%

Management & Commerce

17.6%

Health

13.5%

Education

11.4%

Society & Culture

10.1%

Architecture & Building

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.4%

Agriculture & Environment

5.2%

Creative Arts

4.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Information Technology

0.9%

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

Vasse Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Vasse Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.1%

$4,000+/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Vasse Marital Status

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Married

54.9% 1,175

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Separated

3.7% 79

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Divorced

8.5% 182

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Widowed

3.2% 69

👤

Never married

29.6% 634

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Vasse Ancestry

English

36.6%

Australian

31.8%

Irish

8.6%

Scottish

7.5%

Other

4.2%

Italian

3.1%

German

2.5%

Dutch

1.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

New Zealander

0.9%

Maori

0.8%

Filipino

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Vasse School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.2%

Secondary — Government

26.7%

Vocational Education

9.1%

Pre-school

7.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

Secondary — Catholic

4.1%

Primary — Catholic

3.4%

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

Vasse Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.6% 197

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No need for assistance

96.4% 5,245

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

Vasse Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.4% 396

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Not a volunteer

80.6% 1,643

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Vasse Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

3.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Vasse How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.8%

Did not go to work

17.0%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Walked only

2.5%

Other

1.6%

Bus

1.5%

Bicycle

0.8%

Truck

0.8%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Vasse Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.3%

1 vehicle

25.3%

2 vehicles

47.6%

3 vehicles

14.6%

4+ vehicles

12.1%

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

Vasse Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.8%

2 bedrooms

2.3%

3 bedrooms

28.1%

4 bedrooms

60.1%

5 bedrooms

7.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Vasse Population Mobility

16.0%

moved in the last year

45.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Vasse Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

130

Indigenous residents

5,354

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Vasse Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

256

Asthma

102

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Vasse Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Vasse Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.6%

Couple — no children

22.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.0%

One parent — children under 15

10.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Vasse Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 61

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Never served

97.0% 1,975

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Vasse Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 238

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Did not provide

88.3% 1,792

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Vasse Children Ever Born

No children

22.2%

1 child

9.5%

2 children

34.7%

3 children

22.9%

4 children

8.3%

5+ children

2.4%

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

Vasse When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Vasse Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.2%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Vasse Household Size

1 person

15.7%

2 persons

32.1%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

22.6%

5 persons

10.1%

6+ persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Vasse Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,275

Moved from WA

213

Moved — same area (SA2)

177

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

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

Vasse Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.1%

Step family — no other children

16.4%

Blended family — no other children

7.0%

Intact family — other children present

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Vasse Schools

schools nearby

government

1010

avg ICSEA score

1,912

total students

Cape Naturaliste College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,168 students

1023

ICSEA

Vasse Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 744 students

997

ICSEA

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

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Vasse Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,810/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.2%

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

If you earn X in Vasse

Your weekly income

≈ $7,843/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $1,390/wk

Rent share 23.2%

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Vasse vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,448 Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk

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Pop: 1,451 Income: $705/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Pop: 1,452 Income: $617/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 1,463 Income: $868/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 1,463 Income: $541/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vasse

What is the population of Vasse WA?

The population of Vasse WA is 2,853 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 79.1 people per km².Vasse is ranked #2,501 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Vasse?

The median personal income in Vasse WA is $778 per week, or $40,456 per year.The median household income is $1,810 per week.Family income is $2,002 per week.Vasse is ranked #3,981 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Vasse?

Median rent in Vasse WA is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 23.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Vasse ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Vasse?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Vasse WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Vasse?

The median age in Vasse WA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Vasse a good suburb to live in?

Vasse is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,853.The median income is $778/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.2% 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: 51489. All dollar figures in AUD.