Bibra Lake, WA: suburb profile

The population of Bibra Lake WA is 5,892 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bibra Lake is $805 per week ($41,860 per year). Median rent in Bibra Lake is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Bibra Lake has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Bibra Lake has a population density of 462 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bibra Lake is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bibra Lake is $1,800.

Population
5,892
Census 2021
Median income
$805/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

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

Bibra Lake vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Bibra Lake is $805 a week, in line with the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 351st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $80 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 21.9% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 44, 3 years 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.
MeasureBibra LakeTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$805/wk$806/wk −0%$766/wk
Household income$1,825/wk$1,722/wk +6%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$320/wk +25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,800/mo$1,759/mo +2%$1,733/mo
Median age4441 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.9%18.6% +3.3 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 Bibra Lake, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bibra Lake Population

5,892 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bibra Lake Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$805/wk
$41,860 per year
Ranked 3,540 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,800/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Bibra Lake Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,825/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 21.9%

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

Median rent in Bibra Lake against your income

About $7,908 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,425/wk
Rent share 21.9%

Bibra Lake Schools

21
schools nearby
9
government
1028
avg ICSEA score
8,122
total students
Blue Gum Montessori School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 192 students
1156
ICSEA
Kennedy Baptist College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,244 students
1113
ICSEA
Perth Waldorf School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 561 students
1091
ICSEA
Mater Christi Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 609 students
1070
ICSEA
Samson Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 342 students
1065
ICSEA
Divine Mercy College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 322 students
1062
ICSEA
Seton Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,091 students
1048
ICSEA
Emmanuel Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,215 students
1041
ICSEA
Bibra Lake Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 378 students
1031
ICSEA
South Coogee Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 417 students
1020
ICSEA
Havenport MSL College Independent
Combined · 3-11 · 37 students
1007
ICSEA
North Lake Senior Campus Government
Secondary · 10-12 · 335 students
991
ICSEA
Yangebup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 322 students
989
ICSEA
South Lake Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 280 students
979
ICSEA
Coolbellup Learning Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 58 students
961
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools.

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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Bibra Lake, Western Australia: 32.1016°S, 115.8219°E

Bibra Lake Schools (21)

People in Bibra Lake

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (2,888) Female 51.0% (3,003)

Population Density

462
people per km²
5,892 people · 12.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,227
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
8.2%
New Zealand
2.1%
South Africa
1.6%
Singapore
1.1%
China
1.1%
Malaysia
1.0%
Scotland
1.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.8%
Italian
1.6%
Spanish
1.1%
Portuguese
1.0%
Cantonese
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.5%
French
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
40.2%
Australian
32.9%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
8.9%
Italian
7.8%
Chinese
5.1%
German
2.9%
Dutch
2.3%
Australian Aboriginal
1.7%
Croatian
1.7%
South African
1.5%

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
42.4%
Catholic
23.8%
Anglican
11.8%
Not stated
5.8%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Baptist
2.5%
Uniting Church
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.5% 2,484
Separated
2.9% 145
Divorced
9.2% 451
Widowed
5.6% 277
Never married
31.8% 1,565

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.0%
Couple: no children
28.8%
Couple: no children under 15
21.1%
One parent: children under 15
7.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.0%
2 persons
35.2%
3 persons
17.4%
4 persons
16.5%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bibra Lake

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,231 occupied private dwellings in Bibra Lake at the 2021 Census, 14.4% were rented, 41.1% owned outright and 41.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 41 dwellings
Owned outright
41.1% 918 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.4% 924 dwellings
Rented
14.4% 322 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 24 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
85.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
9.0%
3 bedrooms
27.4%
4 bedrooms
52.5%
5 bedrooms
7.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
3.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.0%
1 vehicle
31.2%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
15.2%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

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

Work, income and education in Bibra Lake

Employment

Employed full-time
38.5% 1,754 people
Employed part-time
23.1% 1,052 people
Unemployed
3.8% 175 people
Not in labour force
34.6% 1,576 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
30.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.7%
Clerical & Administrative
13.1%
Managers
12.4%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Labourers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.5%
$4,000+/wk
12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.1%
$3,500+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.1%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Train
1.9%
Bus
1.9%
Other
1.4%
Truck
0.6%
Bicycle
0.5%
Walked only
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.0%

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
34.3%
Bachelor Degree
29.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Postgraduate Degree
8.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%
Certificate I/II
3.8%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.6%
Management & Commerce
20.8%
Health
11.7%
Society & Culture
10.7%
Education
10.5%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.5%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Information Technology
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.9%
Secondary: Government
17.7%
Vocational Education
12.2%
Secondary: Catholic
11.3%
Pre-school
10.5%
Primary: Catholic
7.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.3%

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
90.2%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
4.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
591
Arthritis
232
Asthma
197
Heart disease
164
Diabetes
156
Lung condition
124
Cancer
89
Kidney disease
64
Stroke
52
Dementia
17

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 683
Did not provide
85.5% 4,022

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.2% 762
Not a volunteer
83.8% 3,934

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 9
Previously served
3.3% 156
Never served
96.3% 4,545

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
1 child
12.7%
2 children
34.1%
3 children
16.2%
4 children
5.9%
5+ children
1.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
21
1951: 1960
69
1961: 1970
222
1971: 1980
205
1981: 1990
285
1991: 2000
220
2001: 2010
384
2011: 2015
211
2016
25
2017
21
2018
25
2019
24
2020
10
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
30.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,984
Moved from WA
465
Moved: same area (SA2)
53
Moved from overseas
30
Moved from NSW
20
Moved from VIC
17
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from SA
4
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.2%
5: 14 hours
30.9%
15: 29 hours
12.4%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
24.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.5%
Step family: no other children
13.1%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $742/wk Rent: $280/wk $120/wk less rent
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Income: $791/wk Rent: $300/wk $100/wk less rent
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Swan View
Income: $720/wk Rent: $320/wk $80/wk less rent
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Income: $828/wk Rent: $335/wk $65/wk less rent
Mount Nasura
Income: $772/wk Rent: $345/wk $55/wk less rent
Lesmurdie
Income: $804/wk Rent: $350/wk $50/wk less rent

Suburbs near Bibra Lake

The closest suburb to Bibra Lake is South Lake, 1.7 km away.

South Lake
1.7 km away · income $795/wk · rent $350/wk
Yangebup
2.0 km away · income $879/wk · rent $350/wk
North Lake
2.6 km away · income $913/wk · rent $450/wk
Coolbellup
2.7 km away · income $772/wk · rent $300/wk
Cockburn Central
3.1 km away · income $1,020/wk · rent $355/wk
Spearwood
3.9 km away · income $751/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bibra Lake

What is the population of Bibra Lake WA?

The population of Bibra Lake WA is 5,892 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 462 people per km². Bibra Lake is ranked #1,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bibra Lake?

The median personal income in Bibra Lake WA is $805 per week, or $41,860 per year. The median household income is $1,825 per week. Family income is $2,227 per week. Bibra Lake is ranked #3,540 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bibra Lake?

Median rent in Bibra Lake WA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bibra Lake ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bibra Lake?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bibra Lake WA is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bibra Lake?

The median age in Bibra Lake WA is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bibra Lake a good suburb to live in?

Bibra Lake is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 5,892. The median income is $805/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 50117. All dollar figures in AUD.