Warmun WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Warmun WA is 457 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Warmun is $325 per week ($16,900 per year). Median rent in Warmun is $90 per week ($390 per month). Warmun has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Warmun has a population density of 22.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warmun is $373.

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Warmun Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Warmun Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$325/wk
$16,900 per year
#8831 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$90/wk
$390 per month
#8693 of 14,663
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Median Age
26years
12 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$373/mo
Avg household size: 4.2 · 1.8 per bedroom

Warmun Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (233) Female 48.9% (223)

Population Density

22.6
people per km²
457 people · 20.3 km²

Households

4.2
Avg household size
1.8
Persons per bedroom
$746
Family income/wk

Warmun 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Warmun Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Warmun Religion

Catholic
61.4%
Not stated
15.6%
No Religion
8.0%
Christian (other)
6.3%
Other Religions Tot
3.7%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
2.8%
Pentecostal
1.3%
Othr Protestnt
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Warmun Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
42.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
28.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.2%

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

Warmun Languages Spoken at Home

Other
51.3%
Australian Indigenous
48.7%

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

Warmun Employment

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Employed full-time
16.9% 52 people
Employed part-time
12.0% 37 people
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Unemployed
10.1% 31 people
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Not in labour force
61.0% 188 people

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

Warmun Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.2%
Bachelor Degree
15.1%
Certificate I/II
15.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.6%
Postgraduate Degree
4.1%

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

Warmun Occupation

Community & Personal Service
27.3%
Professionals
20.0%
Labourers
16.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.7%
Managers
9.1%
Clerical & Administrative
7.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.3%

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

Warmun Field of Study

Society & Culture
23.9%
Education
23.9%
Engineering
17.4%
Architecture & Building
10.9%
Agriculture & Environment
8.7%
Management & Commerce
8.7%
Health
6.5%

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

Warmun Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Warmun Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
7.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
3.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Warmun Marital Status

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Married
37.5% 127
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Separated
6.2% 21
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Divorced
4.4% 15
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Widowed
1.8% 6
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Never married
50.1% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Warmun Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
89.1%
English
4.6%
Australian
2.8%
Scottish
1.5%
Irish
1.3%
Other
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Warmun School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
34.5%
Secondary — Catholic
27.4%
Pre-school
14.3%
Vocational Education
13.1%
Secondary — Government
3.6%
Primary — Government
3.6%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
3.6%

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

Warmun Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 30
No need for assistance
96.4% 800

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

Warmun Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.5% 36
Not a volunteer
88.5% 277

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Warmun How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
36.3%
Walked only
35.2%
Car (passenger)
22.0%
Bus
6.6%

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

Warmun Car Ownership

0 vehicles
37.5%
1 vehicle
33.0%
2 vehicles
12.5%
3 vehicles
10.2%
4+ vehicles
6.8%

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

Warmun Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.5%
2 bedrooms
26.3%
3 bedrooms
45.0%
4 bedrooms
21.3%

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

Warmun Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
31.3%
moved in the last 5 years
23.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
38.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Warmun Indigenous Population

93.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
829
Indigenous residents
55
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Warmun Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Diabetes
13
Heart disease
9
Kidney disease
9
Lung condition
8

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

Warmun Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.6%
$150-$299/wk
39.3%
$300-$399/wk
9.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
1.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Warmun Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.5%
One parent — children under 15
31.7%
One parent — no children under 15
14.0%
Couple — no children under 15
9.0%
Couple — no children
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Warmun Military Service

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Previously served
2.2% 7
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Never served
97.8% 314

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Warmun Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
31.3% 97
Did not provide
68.7% 213

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Warmun Children Ever Born

No children
36.4%
1 child
27.1%
2 children
9.3%
3 children
9.3%
4 children
12.1%
5+ children
5.6%

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

Warmun When Migrants Arrived

2019
4

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

Warmun Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.5%
5–14 hours
38.9%
15–29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
2.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.0%

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

Warmun Household Size

1 person
23.0%
2 persons
5.0%
3 persons
18.0%
4 persons
7.0%
5 persons
11.0%
6+ persons
36.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Warmun Where Residents Moved From

Same address
391
Moved from WA
16
Moved — same area (SA2)
13
Moved from NT
4
Moved from VIC
3

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

Warmun Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
75.6%
Intact family — other children present
14.6%
Other couple — children only
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Warmun Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
632
avg ICSEA score
37
total students
Ngalangangpum School Catholic
Combined · PP-8 · 37 students
632
ICSEA

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

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Warmun Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,281/wk
Median Rent $90/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.0%

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

If you earn X in Warmun

≈ $5,551/month
Median rent $90/wk
Left after rent $1,191/wk
Rent share 7.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Warmun vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warmun

What is the population of Warmun WA?

The population of Warmun WA is 457 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.6 people per km².Warmun is ranked #5,160 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Warmun?

The median personal income in Warmun WA is $325 per week, or $16,900 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $746 per week.Warmun is ranked #8,831 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Warmun?

Median rent in Warmun WA is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 7.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Warmun ranks #8,693 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Warmun?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warmun WA is $373. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Warmun?

The median age in Warmun WA is 26 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Warmun a good suburb to live in?

Warmun is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 457.The median income is $325/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.0% 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: 51533. All dollar figures in AUD.