Abbey, WA: suburb profile

The population of Abbey WA is 1,321 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Abbey is $837 per week ($43,524 per year). Median rent in Abbey is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Abbey has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Abbey has a population density of 500 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Abbey is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Abbey is $1,742.

Population
1,321
Census 2021
Median income
$837/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$410/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Abbey vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Abbey is $837 a week, 4% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 312th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $410 a week, $90 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 23.6% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAbbeyTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$837/wk$806/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$1,737/wk$1,722/wk +1%$1,637/wk
Rent$410/wk$320/wk +28%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,742/mo$1,759/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4241 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.6%18.6% +5.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Abbey, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Abbey Population

1,321 residents at the 2021 Census.

Abbey Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$837/wk
$43,524 per year
Ranked 3,006 of 14,663
Median Rent
$410/wk
$1,777 per month
Ranked 1,715 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,742/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Abbey Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,737/wk
Median rent $410/wk
Rent to income 23.6%

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

Median rent in Abbey against your income

About $7,527 a month
Median rent $410/wk
Left after rent $1,327/wk
Rent share 23.6%

Abbey Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
1010
avg ICSEA score
1,912
total students
Cape Naturaliste College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,168 students
1023
ICSEA
Vasse Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 744 students
997
ICSEA

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

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Abbey Map

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Abbey, Western Australia: 33.6635°S, 115.2564°E

Abbey Schools (2)

People in Abbey

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (650) Female 50.9% (674)

Population Density

500
people per km²
1,321 people · 2.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,030
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.8%
New Zealand
2.0%
South Africa
1.1%
Scotland
0.8%
Italy
0.5%
South Korea
0.5%
Netherlands
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.9%
Sinhalese
0.6%
Thai
0.5%
Korean
0.5%
Russian
0.5%
Italian
0.4%
Portuguese
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
51.9%
Australian
40.7%
Scottish
11.7%
Irish
10.7%
Italian
4.2%
German
3.5%
Dutch
3.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.4%
New Zealander
1.4%
Greek
1.3%
French
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
49.3%
Catholic
14.7%
Anglican
14.5%
Not stated
6.3%
Christian (other)
3.8%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Baptist
1.7%
Buddhism
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
58.4% 601
Separated
2.6% 27
Divorced
9.8% 101
Widowed
3.3% 34
Never married
25.9% 266

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.2%
Couple: no children
29.9%
Couple: no children under 15
10.4%
One parent: children under 15
7.3%
One parent: no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.1%
2 persons
42.0%
3 persons
10.1%
4 persons
22.2%
5 persons
6.7%
6+ persons
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Abbey

Housing Tenure

Of the 453 occupied private dwellings in Abbey at the 2021 Census, 23.2% were rented, 37.5% owned outright and 34.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
37.5% 170 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.0% 154 dwellings
Rented
23.2% 105 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
4.8%
3 bedrooms
38.5%
4 bedrooms
50.9%
5 bedrooms
4.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.8%
$300-$449/mo
4.2%
$600-$799/mo
4.2%
$800-$999/mo
2.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.7%
1 vehicle
29.0%
2 vehicles
46.9%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
7.0%

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

Work, income and education in Abbey

Employment

Employed full-time
36.3% 334 people
Employed part-time
26.0% 239 people
Unemployed
2.0% 18 people
Not in labour force
35.8% 330 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
23.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.8%
Community & Personal Service
15.9%
Managers
15.4%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%
Labourers
8.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%
Sales Workers
3.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.6%
$4,000+/wk
11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.6%
Did not go to work
17.0%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Bus
2.1%
Bicycle
1.6%
Other
1.6%
Walked only
1.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.5%
Bachelor Degree
26.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.8%
Postgraduate Degree
3.9%
Certificate I/II
3.4%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
16.8%
Management & Commerce
16.5%
Health
15.1%
Education
14.2%
Society & Culture
10.6%
Architecture & Building
8.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.0%
Agriculture & Environment
3.5%
Information Technology
1.7%
Creative Arts
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.9%
Secondary: Government
19.5%
Pre-school
11.0%
Primary: Catholic
9.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.8%
Vocational Education
8.4%
Secondary: Catholic
7.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.7%
Has need for assistance
3.3%
Need for assistance not stated
5.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
103
Arthritis
50
Asthma
38
Cancer
26
Heart disease
25
Diabetes
21
Lung condition
20
Kidney disease
8
Stroke
7
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 147
Did not provide
84.9% 824

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.6% 248
Not a volunteer
74.4% 721

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.3% 32
Never served
96.7% 940

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
21.6%
1 child
9.7%
2 children
40.1%
3 children
20.6%
4 children
7.1%
5+ children
0.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
30
1971: 1980
26
1981: 1990
36
1991: 2000
27
2001: 2010
46
2011: 2015
22
2016
6
2018
9
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

15.6%
moved in the last year
42.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,052
Moved from WA
91
Moved: same area (SA2)
82
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5: 14 hours
29.9%
15: 29 hours
19.4%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.9%
Step family: no other children
13.0%
Blended family: no other children
5.6%
Intact family: other children present
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $887/wk Rent: $318/wk $92/wk less rent
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Income: $933/wk Rent: $325/wk $85/wk less rent
Woodbridge (WA)
Income: $885/wk Rent: $325/wk $85/wk less rent

Suburbs near Abbey

The closest suburb to Abbey is Kealy, 2.4 km away.

Kealy
2.4 km away · income $918/wk · rent $420/wk
Broadwater (WA)
2.5 km away · income $632/wk · rent $370/wk
Vasse
4.6 km away · income $778/wk · rent $420/wk
West Busselton
6.2 km away · income $660/wk · rent $340/wk
Busselton
8.7 km away · income $624/wk · rent $320/wk
Geographe
12.3 km away · income $677/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbey

What is the population of Abbey WA?

The population of Abbey WA is 1,321 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 500 people per km². Abbey is ranked #3,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Abbey?

The median personal income in Abbey WA is $837 per week, or $43,524 per year. The median household income is $1,737 per week. Family income is $2,030 per week. Abbey is ranked #3,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Abbey?

Median rent in Abbey WA is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Abbey ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Abbey?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Abbey WA is $1,742. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Abbey?

The median age in Abbey WA is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Abbey a good suburb to live in?

Abbey is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,321. The median income is $837/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% 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: 50002. All dollar figures in AUD.