Welshpool WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Welshpool WA is 16 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Welshpool is $724 per week ($37,648 per year). Median rent in Welshpool is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Welshpool has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Welshpool has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Christian (other) (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Welshpool is $1,000.

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Welshpool Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Welshpool Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$724/wk
$37,648 per year
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Median Rent
$265/wk
$1,148 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 1.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Welshpool Demographics

Gender Split

Male 100.0% (12) Female 0.0% (0)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
16 people · 8.3 km²

Households

1.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$7,000
Family income/wk

Welshpool Age Distribution

50-54
55-59
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Welshpool Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Welshpool Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Welshpool Religion

Christian (other)
52.9%
Not stated
29.4%
No Religion
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Welshpool Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Welshpool Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 4 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 4 people

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

Welshpool Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Welshpool Marital Status

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Married
26.7% 4
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Divorced
26.7% 4
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Never married
46.7% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Welshpool Ancestry

Filipino
52.9%
English
23.5%
Scottish
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Welshpool Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
21.1% 4
No need for assistance
78.9% 15

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

Welshpool Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Welshpool How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Welshpool Car Ownership

0 vehicles
100.0%

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

Welshpool Population Mobility

33.3%
moved in the last year
62.5%
moved in the last 5 years
12.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Welshpool Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
18
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Welshpool Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Arthritis
3

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

Welshpool Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Welshpool Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Welshpool When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
9

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

Welshpool Unpaid Domestic Work

Did not do domestic work
100.0%

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

Welshpool Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Welshpool Where Residents Moved From

Same address
10
Moved from WA
5

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

Welshpool Schools

11
schools nearby
8
government
1021
avg ICSEA score
6,146
total students
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 432 students
1075
ICSEA
Carlisle Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 315 students
1062
ICSEA
St Norbert College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 910 students
1060
ICSEA
Gibbs Street Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 602 students
1043
ICSEA
Australian Islamic College (Kewdale) Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,947 students
1037
ICSEA
Queens Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 336 students
1005
ICSEA
Kewdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 219 students
993
ICSEA
Cannington Community Education Support Centre Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 127 students
984
ICSEA
Cannington Community College Government
Combined · K-10 · 819 students
983
ICSEA
Sevenoaks Senior College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 439 students
964
ICSEA
School Of Special Educational Needs: Medical And Mental Health - Bentley Hospital Government
Combined

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

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Welshpool Rent Prices & Affordability

46%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $575/wk
Median Rent $265/wk
Rent-to-Income 46.1%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Welshpool

≈ $2,492/month
Median rent $265/wk
Left after rent $310/wk
Rent share 46.1%

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Welshpool vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Welshpool

What is the population of Welshpool WA?

The population of Welshpool WA is 16 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Welshpool?

The median personal income in Welshpool WA is $724 per week, or $37,648 per year.The median household income is $575 per week.Family income is $7,000 per week.

How much is rent in Welshpool?

Median rent in Welshpool WA is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 46.1% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Welshpool?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Welshpool WA is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Welshpool?

The median age in Welshpool WA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Welshpool a good suburb to live in?

Welshpool is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 16.The median income is $724/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (46.1% 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: 51563. All dollar figures in AUD.