Windabout WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Windabout WA is 124 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Windabout is $817 per week ($42,484 per year). Median rent in Windabout is $475 per week ($2,058 per month). Windabout has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Windabout has a population density of 30.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windabout is $2,500.

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Windabout Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Windabout Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$817/wk
$42,484 per year
#3303 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$475/wk
$2,058 per month
#822 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

Windabout Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (70) Female 44.4% (56)

Population Density

30.7
people per km²
124 people · 4.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,343
Family income/wk

Windabout Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Windabout Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
51.4% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.6% 17 dwellings

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

Windabout Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Windabout Religion

No Religion
40.3%
Not stated
19.3%
Catholic
14.3%
Anglican
10.9%
Uniting Church
6.7%
Christian (other)
5.9%
Othr Protestnt
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Windabout Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.7%

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

Windabout Employment

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Employed full-time
38.0% 30 people
Employed part-time
39.2% 31 people
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Not in labour force
22.8% 18 people

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

Windabout Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.7%
Bachelor Degree
18.4%
Postgraduate Degree
13.2%
Certificate I/II
13.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.5%

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

Windabout Occupation

Professionals
41.2%
Managers
14.7%
Clerical & Administrative
14.7%
Labourers
11.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.8%

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

Windabout Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.0%
Engineering
17.5%
Health
15.0%
Education
10.0%
Architecture & Building
10.0%
Agriculture & Environment
7.5%
Society & Culture
7.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.5%

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

Windabout Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Windabout Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
16.7%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Windabout Marital Status

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Married
64.2% 70
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Divorced
5.5% 6
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Widowed
2.8% 3
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Never married
27.5% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Windabout Ancestry

Australian
41.8%
English
30.1%
Irish
8.9%
German
6.8%
Italian
4.8%
Scottish
4.8%
Dutch
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Windabout School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
58.8%
Secondary — Government
23.5%
Vocational Education
17.6%

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

Windabout Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.8% 6
No need for assistance
97.2% 209

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

Windabout Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.9% 30
Not a volunteer
68.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Windabout Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Windabout How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
86.0%
Did not go to work
14.0%

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

Windabout Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.5%
2 vehicles
12.2%
3 vehicles
31.7%
4+ vehicles
36.6%

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

Windabout Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
9.4%
4 bedrooms
78.1%
6+ bedrooms
12.5%

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

Windabout Population Mobility

12.3%
moved in the last year
18.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Windabout Indigenous Population

2.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
200
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Windabout Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4
Arthritis
3
Cancer
3
Mental health
3

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

Windabout Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
15.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.1%
$3,500+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Windabout Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.2%
Couple — children under 15
30.7%
Couple — no children under 15
23.9%
One parent — no children under 15
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Windabout Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.6% 7
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Never served
92.4% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Windabout Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.7% 14
Did not provide
84.3% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Windabout Children Ever Born

No children
45.5%
2 children
36.4%
3 children
18.2%

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

Windabout When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3
2001–2010
5

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

Windabout Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.9%
5–14 hours
26.1%
15–29 hours
23.9%
30+ hours
3.3%
Did not do domestic work
22.8%

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

Windabout Household Size

1 person
19.4%
2 persons
41.7%
3 persons
25.0%
4 persons
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Windabout Where Residents Moved From

Same address
93
Moved — same area (SA2)
10

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

Windabout Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Windabout Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
957
avg ICSEA score
488
total students
Castletown Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 488 students
957
ICSEA

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

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Windabout Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,305/wk
Median Rent $475/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.6%

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

If you earn X in Windabout

≈ $9,988/month
Median rent $475/wk
Left after rent $1,830/wk
Rent share 20.6%

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Windabout vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windabout

What is the population of Windabout WA?

The population of Windabout WA is 124 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 30.7 people per km².Windabout is ranked #8,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Windabout?

The median personal income in Windabout WA is $817 per week, or $42,484 per year.The median household income is $2,305 per week.Family income is $2,343 per week.Windabout is ranked #3,303 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Windabout?

Median rent in Windabout WA is $475 per week ($2,058 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Windabout ranks #822 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Windabout?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Windabout WA is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Windabout?

The median age in Windabout WA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Windabout a good suburb to live in?

Windabout is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 124.The median income is $817/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% 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: 51620. All dollar figures in AUD.