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West River WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of West River WA is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West River is $1,275 per week ($66,300 per year). West River has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. West River has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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📍 West River, Western Australia — 33.5670°S, 119.6226°E

West River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

West River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,275/wk
$66,300 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
👤
Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

West River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (39) Female 45.1% (32)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
71 people · 1132.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,750
Family income/wk

West River Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

West River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 13 dwellings

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

West River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

West River Religion

No Religion
34.8%
Catholic
26.1%
Anglican
14.5%
Uniting Church
7.2%
Lutheran
5.8%
Not stated
5.8%
Christian (other)
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
84.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

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

West River Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

West River Employment

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Employed full-time
78.4% 29 people
⏰
Employed part-time
21.6% 8 people

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

West River Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
55.6%
Certificate III/IV
44.4%

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

West River Occupation

Managers
62.1%
Clerical & Administrative
24.1%
Labourers
13.8%

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

West River Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.1%
Engineering
21.1%
Health
15.8%
Society & Culture
13.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
10.5%
Agriculture & Environment
10.5%
Education
7.9%

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

West River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West River Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
16.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West River Marital Status

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Married
70.2% 40
🕊️
Widowed
5.3% 3
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Never married
24.6% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West River Ancestry

Australian
42.2%
English
23.3%
German
10.0%
Scottish
8.9%
Irish
6.7%
Croatian
4.4%
New Zealander
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

West River Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 121

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

West River Volunteering

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Volunteer
50.0% 25
—
Not a volunteer
50.0% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
39.1%
Other
21.7%
Did not go to work
21.7%
Walked only
17.4%

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

West River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
14.3%
3 vehicles
17.9%
4+ vehicles
46.4%

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

West River Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

West River Population Mobility

16.4%
moved in the last year
25.9%
moved in the last 5 years
84.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
115
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4
Asthma
3

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

West River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
19.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.6%
Couple — no children
43.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.9% 7
—
Did not provide
84.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West River Children Ever Born

No children
20.0%
2 children
60.0%
4 children
20.0%

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

West River When Migrants Arrived

2017
3

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

West River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.6%
5–14 hours
32.7%
15–29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
16.3%
Did not do domestic work
6.1%

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

West River Household Size

1 person
28.6%
2 persons
46.4%
4 persons
10.7%
5 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
51
Moved from WA
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

West River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West River Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,250/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in West River

≈ $9,750/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $2,250/wk
Rent share —

West River vs State & National Average

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Pop: 36 Income: $900/wk Rent: $270/wk
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Pop: 36 Income: $939/wk
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Pop: 36 Income: $1,375/wk
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Pop: 36 Income: $1,524/wk
Morbinning
Pop: 36 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk
Narraloggan
Pop: 36 Income: $820/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West River

What is the population of West River WA?

The population of West River WA is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in West River?

The median personal income in West River WA is $1,275 per week, or $66,300 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.

What is the median age in West River?

The median age in West River WA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West River a good suburb to live in?

West River is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 71.The median income is $1,275/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 51584. All dollar figures in AUD.