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William Bay WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of William Bay WA is 164 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in William Bay is $606 per week ($31,512 per year). Median rent in William Bay is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). William Bay has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. William Bay has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in William Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in William Bay is $2,192.

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William Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

William Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$606/wk

$31,512 per year

#6992 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,192/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 1 per bedroom

William Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (79) Female 51.5% (84)

Population Density

3.4

people per km²

164 people · 48.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

William Bay Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

William Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.4% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.6% 12 dwellings

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

William Bay Country of Birth

Australia

92.9%

England

7.1%

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

William Bay Religion

No Religion

63.1%

Not stated

16.6%

Anglican

12.1%

SB OSB NRA SB

2.5%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.9%

Catholic

1.9%

SB OSB NRA OSB

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

William Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

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

William Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

24.3% 28 people

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Employed part-time

33.0% 38 people

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Not in labour force

42.6% 49 people

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

William Bay Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.3%

Certificate III/IV

28.2%

Postgraduate Degree

11.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

11.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.0%

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

William Bay Occupation

Professionals

35.2%

Managers

20.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.3%

Clerical & Administrative

7.4%

Sales Workers

7.4%

Labourers

5.6%

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

William Bay Field of Study

Education

19.1%

Society & Culture

17.0%

Health

17.0%

Creative Arts

10.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.5%

Management & Commerce

8.5%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

Engineering

6.4%

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

William Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

William Bay Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

22.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

William Bay Marital Status

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Married

58.9% 76

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Separated

3.1% 4

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Divorced

7.8% 10

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Widowed

4.7% 6

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Never married

25.6% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

William Bay Ancestry

English

43.6%

Australian

19.6%

Scottish

7.3%

German

5.6%

Dutch

5.0%

Other

4.5%

Irish

3.9%

Indian

2.8%

Italian

2.2%

South African

2.2%

Maltese

1.7%

New Zealander

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

William Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

34.8%

Secondary — Government

26.1%

Pre-school

13.0%

Primary — Government

13.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.0%

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

William Bay Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.5% 20

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No need for assistance

92.5% 247

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

William Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

38.3% 41

—

Not a volunteer

61.7% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

William Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

60.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

William Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

47.2%

Did not go to work

18.9%

Car (passenger)

13.2%

Walked only

11.3%

Other

9.4%

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

William Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.2%

2 vehicles

48.9%

3 vehicles

15.6%

4+ vehicles

13.3%

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

William Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.5%

2 bedrooms

15.5%

3 bedrooms

48.3%

4 bedrooms

12.1%

5 bedrooms

8.6%

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

William Bay Population Mobility

4.3%

moved in the last year

19.1%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

William Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

273

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

William Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

William Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.9%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

William Bay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.7%

Couple — no children

28.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

William Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 16

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Did not provide

85.6% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

William Bay Children Ever Born

2 children

83.3%

3 children

16.7%

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

William Bay When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

William Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

16.8%

Did not do domestic work

18.6%

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

William Bay Household Size

1 person

22.2%

2 persons

44.4%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

8.9%

5 persons

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

William Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

133

Moved from WA

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

William Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

William Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,104/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.9%

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

If you earn X in William Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $4,784/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $829/wk

Rent share 24.9%

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William Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Bullaring

Pop: 82 Income: $979/wk

Dewars Pool

Pop: 82 Income: $628/wk Rent: $350/wk

Mount Elphinstone

Pop: 82 Income: $492/wk Rent: $290/wk

Ruabon

Pop: 82 Income: $734/wk Rent: $400/wk

Talandji

Pop: 82 Income: $1,625/wk Rent: $400/wk

Walsall

Pop: 82 Income: $545/wk Rent: $226/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About William Bay

What is the population of William Bay WA?

The population of William Bay WA is 164 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².William Bay is ranked #7,503 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in William Bay?

The median personal income in William Bay WA is $606 per week, or $31,512 per year.The median household income is $1,104 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.William Bay is ranked #6,992 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in William Bay?

Median rent in William Bay WA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.William Bay ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in William Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in William Bay WA is $2,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in William Bay?

The median age in William Bay WA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is William Bay a good suburb to live in?

William Bay is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 164.The median income is $606/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% 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: 51613. All dollar figures in AUD.