Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Withers WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Withers WA is 2,979 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Withers is $552 per week ($28,704 per year). Median rent in Withers is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Withers has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Withers has a population density of 682.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Withers is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Withers is $1,300.

Withers Map

📍

Loading map…

Withers Population

residents (Census 2021)

Withers Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$552/wk

$28,704 per year

#7704 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Withers Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (1,464) Female 50.9% (1,515)

Population Density

682.4

people per km²

2,979 people · 4.4 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,256

Family income/wk

Withers 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Withers Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

44.7% 294 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

55.3% 364 dwellings

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

Withers Country of Birth

Australia

90.0%

England

6.2%

India

1.2%

Germany

0.8%

Indonesia

0.5%

Canada

0.3%

Croatia

0.3%

Iran

0.3%

France

0.3%

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

Withers Religion

No Religion

54.7%

Catholic

12.8%

Anglican

12.0%

Not stated

12.0%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Baptist

2.1%

Uniting Church

1.5%

Buddhism

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Withers Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

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

Withers Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

25.5%

Other

18.6%

SAL Filipin

12.7%

SAL Indon

8.8%

Italian

8.8%

SAL Oth

7.8%

French

6.9%

Korean

5.9%

Malayalam

4.9%

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

Withers Employment

💼

Employed full-time

26.2% 559 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.7% 420 people

🔍

Unemployed

7.1% 151 people

🏠

Not in labour force

47.0% 1,002 people

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

Withers Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.8%

Bachelor Degree

17.5%

Certificate I/II

6.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Postgraduate Degree

2.0%

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

Withers Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.2%

Community & Personal Service

19.8%

Professionals

16.0%

Labourers

12.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.2%

Clerical & Administrative

6.9%

Sales Workers

6.9%

Managers

6.6%

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

Withers Field of Study

Engineering

23.1%

Society & Culture

16.5%

Management & Commerce

15.5%

Education

9.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.6%

Health

8.2%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Agriculture & Environment

3.7%

Information Technology

3.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Creative Arts

2.3%

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

Withers Dwelling Types

Separate house

80.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Withers Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

2.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$500-$649/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.3%

$4,000+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Withers Marital Status

💍

Married

32.3% 788

↔️

Separated

5.4% 131

📋

Divorced

13.7% 334

🕊️

Widowed

5.1% 125

👤

Never married

43.6% 1,065

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Withers Ancestry

English

33.4%

Australian

28.7%

Irish

8.0%

Scottish

7.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

Other

5.0%

Italian

3.1%

German

2.4%

Dutch

1.8%

Filipino

1.7%

Maori

1.2%

Chinese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Withers School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.4%

Secondary — Government

25.4%

Vocational Education

15.5%

Pre-school

9.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

Primary — Catholic

3.8%

Secondary — Catholic

3.2%

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

Withers Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.3% 503

✅

No need for assistance

90.7% 4,917

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

Withers Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.8% 327

—

Not a volunteer

85.2% 1,879

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Withers Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.9%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

4.0%

$600-$799/mo

8.7%

$800-$999/mo

13.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Withers How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.0%

Did not go to work

11.5%

Car (passenger)

7.6%

Bus

2.0%

Bicycle

1.2%

Walked only

1.2%

Other

1.0%

Truck

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

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

Withers Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.8%

1 vehicle

44.7%

2 vehicles

31.9%

3 vehicles

9.4%

4+ vehicles

4.3%

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

Withers Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

2 bedrooms

13.0%

3 bedrooms

57.7%

4 bedrooms

20.4%

5 bedrooms

2.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Withers Population Mobility

18.0%

moved in the last year

44.6%

moved in the last 5 years

12.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Withers Indigenous Population

8.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

485

Indigenous residents

4,981

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Withers Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

459

Arthritis

144

Asthma

133

Diabetes

111

Lung condition

107

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Withers Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

10.0%

$300-$399/wk

8.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Withers Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

33.6%

Couple — no children

27.2%

One parent — children under 15

18.5%

One parent — no children under 15

11.7%

Couple — no children under 15

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Withers Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.5% 78

👤

Never served

96.5% 2,140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Withers Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 325

—

Did not provide

85.3% 1,879

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Withers Children Ever Born

No children

27.8%

1 child

16.4%

2 children

28.0%

3 children

17.0%

4 children

7.4%

5+ children

3.4%

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

Withers When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

113

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Withers Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

32.2%

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

Withers Household Size

1 person

36.8%

2 persons

34.4%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

10.2%

5 persons

3.3%

6+ persons

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Withers Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,192

Moved from WA

356

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from TAS

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Withers Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.9%

Step family — no other children

17.4%

Blended family — no other children

6.7%

Other couple — children only

2.2%

Intact family — other children present

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Withers Schools

schools nearby

government

966

avg ICSEA score

3,600

total students

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 215 students

1078

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 418 students

1041

ICSEA

Manea Senior College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 547 students

1033

ICSEA

Newton Moore Education Support Centre Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 80 students

995

ICSEA

South Bunbury Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 393 students

989

ICSEA

Tuart Forest Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 459 students

967

ICSEA

College Row School Government

Combined · K-12 · 46 students

965

ICSEA

South Bunbury Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 79 students

960

ICSEA

Adam Road Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 418 students

933

ICSEA

Newton Moore Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 485 students

903

ICSEA

Carey Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 282 students

900

ICSEA

Maidens Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 178 students

823

ICSEA

SEDA College WA (Withers Rotary Av.) Independent

Secondary

SEDA College WA (Withers McKenna Plc.) Independent

Secondary

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

View all schools in Withers with map →

Withers Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $983/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.4%

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

If you earn X in Withers

Your weekly income

≈ $4,260/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $743/wk

Rent share 24.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Spalding (WA)

Income: $537/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $20/wk

Lockyer (WA)

Income: $531/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Rangeway

Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

Nulsen

Income: $513/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $20/wk

Wonthella

Income: $615/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Fitzroy Crossing

Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $140/wk

Geraldton

Income: $645/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $20/wk

Halls Creek (WA)

Income: $452/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $115/wk

Withers vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

South Boulder

Pop: 1,506 Income: $909/wk Rent: $300/wk

Little Grove

Pop: 1,508 Income: $749/wk Rent: $295/wk

Bellevue (WA)

Pop: 1,514 Income: $727/wk Rent: $300/wk

Cockburn Central

Pop: 1,521 Income: $1,020/wk Rent: $355/wk

Bilingurr

Pop: 1,540 Income: $1,319/wk Rent: $300/wk

Herne Hill (WA)

Pop: 1,542 Income: $717/wk Rent: $335/wk

Compare Withers

Withers vs South Boulder →Withers vs Little Grove →Withers vs Bellevue (WA) →Withers vs Cockburn Central →

Frequently Asked Questions About Withers

What is the population of Withers WA?

The population of Withers WA is 2,979 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 682.4 people per km².Withers is ranked #2,428 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Withers?

The median personal income in Withers WA is $552 per week, or $28,704 per year.The median household income is $983 per week.Family income is $1,256 per week.Withers is ranked #7,704 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Withers?

Median rent in Withers WA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Withers ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Withers?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Withers WA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Withers?

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

Is Withers a good suburb to live in?

Withers is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,979.The median income is $552/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Perth Cost of Living

Looking for schools, childcare centres, and playgrounds in this area? See kid.com.au for family facilities data.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51625. All dollar figures in AUD.