Boddington, WA: suburb profile

The population of Boddington WA is 1,178 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boddington is $838 per week ($43,576 per year). Median rent in Boddington is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Boddington has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Boddington has a population density of 10 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boddington is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boddington is $1,517.

Population
1,178
Census 2021
Median income
$838/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$280/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Boddington vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Boddington is $838 a week, 4% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 311th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $280 a week, $40 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 16.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 40, 1 year younger 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.
MeasureBoddingtonTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$838/wk$806/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$1,722/wk$1,722/wk 0%$1,637/wk
Rent$280/wk$320/wk −13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,759/mo −14%$1,733/mo
Median age4041 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.3%18.6% −2.4 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 Boddington, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Boddington Population

1,178 residents at the 2021 Census.

Boddington Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$838/wk
$43,576 per year
Ranked 2,986 of 14,663
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
Ranked 5,374 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Boddington Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,722/wk
Median rent $280/wk
Rent to income 16.3%

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

Median rent in Boddington against your income

About $7,462 a month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,442/wk
Rent share 16.3%

Boddington Map

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Boddington, Western Australia: 32.8248°S, 116.4342°E

Boddington

People in Boddington

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (609) Female 48.3% (568)

Population Density

10
people per km²
1,178 people · 114.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,150
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
4.8%
New Zealand
4.2%
Ireland
0.8%
Netherlands
0.8%
Germany
0.6%
India
0.6%
South Africa
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
0.7%
Afrikaans
0.5%
Tagalog
0.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Thai
0.4%
Japanese
0.3%
Macedonian
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
47.3%
Australian
39.0%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
9.2%
German
3.8%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
Italian
2.2%
Maori
2.0%
Dutch
1.9%
Filipino
1.1%
South African
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
51.6%
Anglican
12.7%
Catholic
12.6%
Not stated
12.1%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Uniting Church
1.4%
Baptist
1.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.4% 418
Separated
4.6% 41
Divorced
11.8% 106
Widowed
4.8% 43
Never married
32.5% 293

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.9%
Couple: no children
29.7%
One parent: children under 15
10.7%
Couple: no children under 15
8.5%
One parent: no children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
14.1%
4 persons
13.6%
5 persons
6.2%
6+ persons
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Boddington

Housing Tenure

Of the 406 occupied private dwellings in Boddington at the 2021 Census, 32.0% were rented, 30.3% owned outright and 32.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.2% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
30.3% 123 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.8% 133 dwellings
Rented
32.0% 130 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.5% 10 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.5%
2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
38.8%
4 bedrooms
40.6%
5 bedrooms
3.3%
6+ bedrooms
2.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.1%
$450-$599/mo
4.7%
$600-$799/mo
4.7%
$800-$999/mo
6.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.5%
1 vehicle
33.0%
2 vehicles
37.8%
3 vehicles
18.0%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

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

Work, income and education in Boddington

Employment

Employed full-time
42.2% 315 people
Employed part-time
19.5% 146 people
Unemployed
2.1% 16 people
Not in labour force
36.1% 270 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
29.6%
Professionals
18.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Managers
9.2%
Labourers
7.6%
Community & Personal Service
6.9%
Sales Workers
1.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.4%
$4,000+/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.4%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.3%
Did not go to work
17.0%
Walked only
7.1%
Bus
3.1%
Car (passenger)
2.3%
Bicycle
0.8%
Truck
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.9%

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
53.7%
Bachelor Degree
18.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.6%
Certificate I/II
7.3%
Postgraduate Degree
4.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
39.6%
Education
13.5%
Management & Commerce
12.4%
Health
9.8%
Society & Culture
6.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Agriculture & Environment
4.0%
Architecture & Building
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%
Information Technology
1.5%
Creative Arts
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
52.4%
Secondary: Government
26.2%
Pre-school
8.9%
Vocational Education
8.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.7%
Primary: Catholic
1.3%

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
87.2%
Has need for assistance
3.0%
Need for assistance not stated
10.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
96
Asthma
49
Arthritis
43
Heart disease
22
Lung condition
22
Diabetes
20
Cancer
16
Stroke
15
Kidney disease
11
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.2% 98
Did not provide
87.8% 705

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
26.7% 213
Not a volunteer
73.3% 585

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.1% 33
Never served
95.9% 775

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.4%
1 child
15.2%
2 children
31.8%
3 children
17.3%
4 children
11.5%
5+ children
0.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
30
1971: 1980
14
1981: 1990
19
1991: 2000
20
2001: 2010
48
2011: 2015
31
2016
4
2019
4

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

Population Mobility

23.4%
moved in the last year
48.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
798
Moved from WA
127
Moved: same area (SA2)
92
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from SA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.2%
5: 14 hours
30.3%
15: 29 hours
13.5%
30+ hours
14.9%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
73.4%
Step family: no other children
18.8%
Blended family: no other children
3.9%
Intact family: other children present
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $743/wk Rent: $230/wk $50/wk less rent
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Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk $80/wk less rent
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Income: $868/wk Rent: $250/wk $30/wk less rent
Midvale
Income: $730/wk Rent: $275/wk $5/wk less rent
Kojonup
Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk $80/wk less rent
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Income: $692/wk Rent: $250/wk $30/wk less rent
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Income: $748/wk Rent: $250/wk $30/wk less rent
Esperance
Income: $696/wk Rent: $235/wk $45/wk less rent

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boddington

What is the population of Boddington WA?

The population of Boddington WA is 1,178 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 10 people per km². Boddington is ranked #3,737 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boddington?

The median personal income in Boddington WA is $838 per week, or $43,576 per year. The median household income is $1,722 per week. Family income is $2,150 per week. Boddington is ranked #2,986 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boddington?

Median rent in Boddington WA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Boddington ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boddington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boddington WA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Boddington?

The median age in Boddington WA is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boddington a good suburb to live in?

Boddington is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,178. The median income is $838/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% 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: 50137. All dollar figures in AUD.