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Wokalup WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wokalup WA is 255 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wokalup is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Wokalup is $293 per week ($1,270 per month). Wokalup has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Wokalup has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wokalup is $2,167.

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Wokalup Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wokalup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$599/wk

$31,148 per year

#7096 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$293/wk

$1,270 per month

#5140 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wokalup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (127) Female 50.0% (127)

Population Density

3.2

people per km²

255 people · 80.8 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,916

Family income/wk

Wokalup 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wokalup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.9% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.1% 12 dwellings

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

Wokalup Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wokalup Religion

No Religion

38.6%

Catholic

27.1%

Anglican

11.9%

Christian (other)

9.7%

Not stated

6.8%

Church Christ

2.5%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Lattr day Snts

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wokalup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Wokalup Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Wokalup Employment

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Employed full-time

42.0% 81 people

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Employed part-time

19.7% 38 people

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Unemployed

4.1% 8 people

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Not in labour force

34.2% 66 people

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

Wokalup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.5%

Bachelor Degree

27.3%

Certificate I/II

14.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

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

Wokalup Occupation

Managers

24.4%

Professionals

17.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.6%

Labourers

10.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

Sales Workers

4.7%

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

Wokalup Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

26.4%

Engineering

22.2%

Education

18.1%

Health

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

Society & Culture

6.9%

Information Technology

4.2%

Management & Commerce

4.2%

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

Wokalup Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wokalup Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.5%

$4,000+/wk

17.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wokalup Marital Status

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Married

43.8% 102

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Separated

3.0% 7

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Divorced

6.0% 14

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Widowed

1.7% 4

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Never married

45.5% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wokalup Ancestry

Australian

38.4%

English

23.9%

Italian

19.8%

Irish

6.0%

Scottish

4.4%

Welsh

2.5%

German

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Dutch

0.9%

Other

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wokalup School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

50.7%

Vocational Education

15.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.8%

Primary — Catholic

5.5%

Primary — Government

5.5%

Secondary — Catholic

4.1%

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

Wokalup Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.6% 22

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 456

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

Wokalup Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.0% 51

—

Not a volunteer

75.0% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wokalup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

42.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wokalup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.2%

Did not go to work

15.3%

Walked only

9.9%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Other

4.5%

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

Wokalup Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.0%

2 vehicles

29.0%

3 vehicles

25.8%

4+ vehicles

24.2%

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

Wokalup Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.5%

3 bedrooms

24.2%

4 bedrooms

53.2%

5 bedrooms

11.3%

6+ bedrooms

4.8%

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

Wokalup Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

33.9%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wokalup Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

453

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wokalup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

Wokalup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

21.1%

$1-$149/wk

10.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wokalup Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.9%

Couple — no children

31.8%

Couple — no children under 15

16.5%

One parent — no children under 15

9.4%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wokalup Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 7

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Never served

96.7% 202

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wokalup Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 33

—

Did not provide

84.4% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wokalup Children Ever Born

No children

46.6%

2 children

31.8%

3 children

8.0%

4 children

9.1%

5+ children

4.5%

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

Wokalup When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2016

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

Wokalup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

31.0%

5–14 hours

19.7%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

22.5%

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

Wokalup Household Size

1 person

11.0%

2 persons

32.9%

3 persons

12.3%

4 persons

23.3%

5 persons

15.1%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wokalup Where Residents Moved From

Same address

206

Moved from WA

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

Wokalup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

64.0%

Step family — no other children

36.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wokalup Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,916/wk

Median Rent $293/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.3%

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

If you earn X in Wokalup

Your weekly income

≈ $8,303/month

Median rent $293/wk

Left after rent $1,623/wk

Rent share 15.3%

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Wokalup vs State & National Average

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Pop: 128 Income: $670/wk Rent: $130/wk

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Pop: 128 Income: $778/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mandogalup

Pop: 128 Income: $1,183/wk Rent: $265/wk

Tammin

Pop: 129 Income: $440/wk Rent: $168/wk

Pithara

Pop: 129 Income: $939/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 129 Income: $670/wk Rent: $85/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wokalup

What is the population of Wokalup WA?

The population of Wokalup WA is 255 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².Wokalup is ranked #6,377 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wokalup?

The median personal income in Wokalup WA is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,916 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.Wokalup is ranked #7,096 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wokalup?

Median rent in Wokalup WA is $293 per week ($1,270 per month).Rent represents 15.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wokalup ranks #5,140 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wokalup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wokalup WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wokalup?

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

Is Wokalup a good suburb to live in?

Wokalup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 255.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.3% 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: 51629. All dollar figures in AUD.