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Wellstead WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wellstead WA is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wellstead is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Wellstead is $104 per week ($451 per month). Wellstead has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Wellstead has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wellstead is $900.

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Wellstead Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wellstead Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

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Median Rent

$104/wk

$451 per month

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$900/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Wellstead Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (34) Female 52.8% (38)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

78 people · 431.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,531

Family income/wk

Wellstead Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wellstead Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.2% 7 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.8% 10 dwellings

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

Wellstead Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wellstead Religion

No Religion

38.0%

Not stated

18.3%

Anglican

18.3%

Catholic

12.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.2%

Baptist

4.2%

Christian (other)

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wellstead Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Wellstead Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Wellstead Employment

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Employed full-time

40.7% 24 people

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Employed part-time

27.1% 16 people

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Not in labour force

32.2% 19 people

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

Wellstead Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.0%

Bachelor Degree

35.0%

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

Wellstead Occupation

Labourers

45.5%

Managers

31.8%

Clerical & Administrative

22.7%

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

Wellstead Field of Study

Management & Commerce

36.8%

Engineering

26.3%

Agriculture & Environment

21.1%

Education

15.8%

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

Wellstead Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wellstead Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

18.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

40.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wellstead Marital Status

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Married

52.2% 35

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Divorced

13.4% 9

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Widowed

4.5% 3

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Never married

29.9% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wellstead Ancestry

English

39.0%

Australian

35.1%

Irish

11.7%

German

9.1%

Scottish

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wellstead School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Wellstead Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 3

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No need for assistance

97.7% 127

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

Wellstead Volunteering

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Volunteer

43.3% 26

—

Not a volunteer

56.7% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wellstead How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

54.8%

Walked only

22.6%

Did not go to work

12.9%

Car (passenger)

9.7%

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

Wellstead Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.5%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

14.8%

4+ vehicles

33.3%

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

Wellstead Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.5%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

12.5%

5 bedrooms

25.0%

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

Wellstead Population Mobility

8.5%

moved in the last year

43.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wellstead Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

128

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wellstead Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Wellstead Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$150-$299/wk

10.2%

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

24.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$3,500+/wk

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wellstead Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.1%

Couple — no children

42.6%

Couple — no children under 15

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wellstead Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.1% 5

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Did not provide

90.9% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wellstead Children Ever Born

No children

17.6%

2 children

58.8%

4 children

23.5%

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

Wellstead When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Wellstead Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.0%

5–14 hours

20.8%

15–29 hours

18.8%

30+ hours

20.8%

Did not do domestic work

14.6%

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

Wellstead Household Size

1 person

29.0%

2 persons

41.9%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wellstead Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

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

Wellstead Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wellstead Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,333/wk

Median Rent $104/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.8%

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

If you earn X in Wellstead

Your weekly income

≈ $5,776/month

Median rent $104/wk

Left after rent $1,229/wk

Rent share 7.8%

Wellstead vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Nukarni

Pop: 39 Income: $924/wk Rent: $125/wk

Boallia

Pop: 39 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Hope Valley (WA)

Pop: 39 Income: $833/wk Rent: $350/wk

East Munglinup

Pop: 39 Income: $1,208/wk Rent: $350/wk

Karijini

Pop: 39 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $100/wk

Malebelling

Pop: 39 Income: $758/wk Rent: $20/wk

Compare Wellstead

Wellstead vs Nukarni →Wellstead vs Boallia →Wellstead vs Hope Valley (WA) →Wellstead vs East Munglinup →

Frequently Asked Questions About Wellstead

What is the population of Wellstead WA?

The population of Wellstead WA is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Wellstead?

The median personal income in Wellstead WA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,531 per week.

How much is rent in Wellstead?

Median rent in Wellstead WA is $104 per week ($451 per month).Rent represents 7.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wellstead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wellstead WA is $900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wellstead?

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

Is Wellstead a good suburb to live in?

Wellstead is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 78.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.8% 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: 51562. All dollar figures in AUD.