South Australia · Suburb Profile

Western Flat SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Western Flat SA is 121 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Western Flat is $670 per week ($34,840 per year). Median rent in Western Flat is $100 per week ($433 per month). Western Flat has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Western Flat has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Western Flat is $900.

There were 1 recorded offences in Western Flat in 2023-24, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Western Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Western Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$670/wk

$34,840 per year

#5982 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$900/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Western Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (72) Female 40.0% (48)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

121 people · 361.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,312

Family income/wk

Western Flat Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Western Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.2% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.8% 11 dwellings

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

Western Flat Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Western Flat Religion

No Religion

34.7%

Catholic

20.2%

Uniting Church

18.5%

Not stated

16.9%

Anglican

4.8%

Lutheran

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Western Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Western Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

61.0% 47 people

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Employed part-time

22.1% 17 people

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Not in labour force

16.9% 13 people

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

Western Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.3%

Bachelor Degree

28.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.1%

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

Western Flat Occupation

Managers

40.0%

Community & Personal Service

25.7%

Professionals

17.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.6%

Labourers

8.6%

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

Western Flat Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

29.0%

Health

29.0%

Engineering

16.1%

Management & Commerce

16.1%

Society & Culture

9.7%

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

Western Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Western Flat Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

23.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

19.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Western Flat Marital Status

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Married

65.6% 61

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Divorced

3.2% 3

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Widowed

3.2% 3

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Never married

28.0% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Western Flat Ancestry

Australian

47.0%

English

28.4%

German

6.7%

Scottish

6.7%

Irish

6.0%

Italian

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Western Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

58.8%

Secondary — Government

41.2%

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

Western Flat Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 206

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

Western Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

50.0% 44

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Not a volunteer

50.0% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Western Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Western Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.3%

Walked only

14.7%

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

Western Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.5%

2 vehicles

25.0%

3 vehicles

38.6%

4+ vehicles

15.9%

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

Western Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.8%

3 bedrooms

58.5%

4 bedrooms

31.7%

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

Western Flat Population Mobility

13.1%

moved in the last year

24.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Western Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

213

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Western Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Western Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

13.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

17.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,500+/wk

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Western Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.9%

Couple — no children

35.8%

Couple — no children under 15

15.8%

One parent — children under 15

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Western Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 9

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Did not provide

89.4% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Western Flat Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

2 children

53.8%

3 children

23.1%

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

Western Flat When Migrants Arrived

2018

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

Western Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.6%

5–14 hours

31.5%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

14.6%

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

Western Flat Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

48.6%

3 persons

17.1%

5 persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Western Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Western Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Western Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Western Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,291/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.7%

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

If you earn X in Western Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $5,594/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $1,191/wk

Rent share 7.7%

Western Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Condowie

Pop: 61 Income: $767/wk Rent: $150/wk

Fisher (SA)

Pop: 61 Income: $483/wk Rent: $100/wk

Grace Plains

Pop: 61 Income: $725/wk

Koppio

Pop: 61 Income: $678/wk Rent: $250/wk

Ngapala

Pop: 61 Income: $556/wk Rent: $280/wk

Wokurna

Pop: 61 Income: $919/wk Rent: $175/wk

Compare Western Flat

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Flat

What is the population of Western Flat SA?

The population of Western Flat SA is 121 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Western Flat is ranked #8,402 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Western Flat?

The median personal income in Western Flat SA is $670 per week, or $34,840 per year.The median household income is $1,291 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.Western Flat is ranked #5,982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Western Flat?

Median rent in Western Flat SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 7.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Western Flat ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Western Flat?

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

What is the median age in Western Flat?

The median age in Western Flat SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Western Flat a good suburb to live in?

Western Flat is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 121.The median income is $670/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.7% 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: 41574. All dollar figures in AUD.