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Walgoolan WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Walgoolan WA is 64 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Walgoolan is $1,291 per week ($67,132 per year). Median rent in Walgoolan is $200 per week ($867 per month). Walgoolan has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Walgoolan has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walgoolan is $1,300.

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Walgoolan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Walgoolan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,291/wk

$67,132 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Walgoolan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (33) Female 52.9% (37)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

64 people · 528.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,625

Family income/wk

Walgoolan Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

50-54

60-64

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Walgoolan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.5% 10 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.5% 6 dwellings

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

Walgoolan Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Walgoolan Religion

No Religion

39.7%

Catholic

26.5%

Christian (other)

14.7%

Anglican

11.8%

Not stated

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Walgoolan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.2%

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

Walgoolan Employment

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Employed full-time

59.6% 28 people

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Employed part-time

19.1% 9 people

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Not in labour force

21.3% 10 people

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

Walgoolan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.4%

Bachelor Degree

38.7%

Certificate I/II

12.9%

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

Walgoolan Occupation

Managers

57.9%

Professionals

21.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.1%

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

Walgoolan Field of Study

Education

28.6%

Society & Culture

28.6%

Agriculture & Environment

23.8%

Engineering

19.0%

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

Walgoolan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Walgoolan Weekly Household Income

$3,500-$3,999/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Walgoolan Marital Status

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Married

59.6% 28

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Widowed

8.5% 4

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Never married

31.9% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Walgoolan Ancestry

Australian

33.7%

English

31.3%

Irish

12.0%

South African

6.0%

Dutch

4.8%

Scottish

4.8%

Italian

3.6%

Polish

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Walgoolan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Primary — Catholic

25.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

25.0%

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

Walgoolan Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 112

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

Walgoolan Volunteering

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Volunteer

40.5% 17

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Not a volunteer

59.5% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Walgoolan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.2%

Walked only

27.8%

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

Walgoolan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.2%

2 vehicles

61.1%

3 vehicles

16.7%

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

Walgoolan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

25.0%

3 bedrooms

25.0%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

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

Walgoolan Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

27.5%

moved in the last 5 years

68.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Walgoolan Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

112

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Walgoolan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Walgoolan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

14.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

20.6%

$3,500+/wk

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Walgoolan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.9%

Couple — no children

29.1%

One parent — children under 15

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Walgoolan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.8% 4

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Did not provide

90.2% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Walgoolan Children Ever Born

3 children

100.0%

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

Walgoolan When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Walgoolan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.6%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

20.0%

30+ hours

15.6%

Did not do domestic work

20.0%

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

Walgoolan Household Size

1 person

19.0%

2 persons

42.9%

4 persons

23.8%

5 persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Walgoolan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

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

Walgoolan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Walgoolan Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,125/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.4%

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

If you earn X in Walgoolan

Your weekly income

≈ $9,208/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,925/wk

Rent share 9.4%

Walgoolan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Boilup

Pop: 32 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $180/wk

Boonanarring

Pop: 32 Income: $966/wk Rent: $140/wk

Chowerup

Pop: 32 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $150/wk

Daadenning Creek

Pop: 32 Income: $875/wk Rent: $300/wk

Daggar Hills

Pop: 32 Income: $2,458/wk

McBeath

Pop: 32 Income: $875/wk Rent: $170/wk

Compare Walgoolan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walgoolan

What is the population of Walgoolan WA?

The population of Walgoolan WA is 64 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Walgoolan?

The median personal income in Walgoolan WA is $1,291 per week, or $67,132 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.

How much is rent in Walgoolan?

Median rent in Walgoolan WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Walgoolan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Walgoolan WA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Walgoolan?

The median age in Walgoolan WA is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Walgoolan a good suburb to live in?

Walgoolan is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 64.The median income is $1,291/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.4% 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: 51504. All dollar figures in AUD.