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Witchcliffe WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Witchcliffe WA is 484 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Witchcliffe is $873 per week ($45,396 per year). Median rent in Witchcliffe is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Witchcliffe has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Witchcliffe has a population density of 8.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Witchcliffe is England. The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Witchcliffe is $1,962.

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Witchcliffe Population

residents (Census 2021)

Witchcliffe Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$873/wk

$45,396 per year

#2461 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,962/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Witchcliffe Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (251) Female 48.6% (237)

Population Density

8.9

people per km²

484 people · 54.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,111

Family income/wk

Witchcliffe Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

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)

Witchcliffe Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.1% 45 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.9% 73 dwellings

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

Witchcliffe Country of Birth

Australia

88.4%

England

9.6%

Germany

2.0%

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

Witchcliffe Religion

No Religion

66.5%

Not stated

9.8%

Catholic

8.4%

Anglican

6.9%

Christian (other)

3.8%

Baptist

1.9%

Buddhism

1.7%

Hinduism

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Witchcliffe Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.5%

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

Witchcliffe Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

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

Witchcliffe Employment

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Employed full-time

38.3% 120 people

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Employed part-time

32.6% 102 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 8 people

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Not in labour force

26.5% 83 people

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

Witchcliffe Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.4%

Bachelor Degree

34.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.6%

Postgraduate Degree

9.4%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.9%

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

Witchcliffe Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.2%

Professionals

23.6%

Community & Personal Service

12.6%

Sales Workers

10.4%

Clerical & Administrative

8.8%

Managers

7.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.7%

Labourers

4.9%

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

Witchcliffe Field of Study

Engineering

17.5%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

Society & Culture

11.3%

Education

11.3%

Health

10.6%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

Agriculture & Environment

6.9%

Creative Arts

6.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.0%

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

Witchcliffe Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Witchcliffe Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

2.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Witchcliffe Marital Status

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Married

47.1% 173

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Separated

3.8% 14

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Divorced

7.4% 27

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Widowed

1.6% 6

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Never married

40.1% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Witchcliffe Ancestry

English

37.7%

Australian

27.9%

Scottish

10.1%

Irish

7.4%

Other

5.0%

German

2.3%

Dutch

1.8%

Filipino

1.8%

Polish

1.6%

Welsh

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Italian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Witchcliffe School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.0%

Secondary — Government

27.9%

Pre-school

12.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.3%

Primary — Catholic

3.5%

Vocational Education

3.5%

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

Witchcliffe Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.3% 12

✅

No need for assistance

98.7% 877

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

Witchcliffe Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.2% 83

—

Not a volunteer

75.8% 260

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Witchcliffe Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

5.3%

$800-$999/mo

8.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

4.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

37.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Witchcliffe How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.4%

Did not go to work

19.2%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

Bus

3.7%

Other

2.8%

Truck

2.3%

Walked only

1.9%

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

Witchcliffe Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.4%

2 vehicles

63.2%

3 vehicles

13.8%

4+ vehicles

6.6%

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

Witchcliffe Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.8%

2 bedrooms

19.9%

3 bedrooms

37.9%

4 bedrooms

31.1%

5 bedrooms

4.3%

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

Witchcliffe Population Mobility

20.5%

moved in the last year

60.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Witchcliffe Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

868

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Witchcliffe Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

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

Witchcliffe Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Witchcliffe Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

58.4%

Couple — no children

30.5%

Couple — no children under 15

6.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.2%

One parent — no children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Witchcliffe Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.4% 32

—

Did not provide

90.6% 310

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Witchcliffe Children Ever Born

No children

29.5%

1 child

14.4%

2 children

32.4%

3 children

23.7%

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

Witchcliffe When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2020

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

Witchcliffe Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.3%

5–14 hours

37.2%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

16.5%

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

Witchcliffe Household Size

1 person

16.8%

2 persons

38.9%

3 persons

17.4%

4 persons

16.8%

5 persons

7.4%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Witchcliffe Where Residents Moved From

Same address

352

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Witchcliffe Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.3%

Step family — no other children

11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Witchcliffe Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,008/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.9%

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

If you earn X in Witchcliffe

Your weekly income

≈ $8,701/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,708/wk

Rent share 14.9%

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Witchcliffe vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Witchcliffe

What is the population of Witchcliffe WA?

The population of Witchcliffe WA is 484 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.9 people per km².Witchcliffe is ranked #5,085 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Witchcliffe?

The median personal income in Witchcliffe WA is $873 per week, or $45,396 per year.The median household income is $2,008 per week.Family income is $2,111 per week.Witchcliffe is ranked #2,461 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Witchcliffe?

Median rent in Witchcliffe WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Witchcliffe ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Witchcliffe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Witchcliffe WA is $1,962. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Witchcliffe?

The median age in Witchcliffe WA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Witchcliffe a good suburb to live in?

Witchcliffe is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 484.The median income is $873/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% 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: 51624. All dollar figures in AUD.