Bruce Rock, WA: suburb profile

The population of Bruce Rock WA is 742 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bruce Rock is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Bruce Rock is $160 per week ($693 per month). Bruce Rock has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Bruce Rock has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bruce Rock is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bruce Rock is $737.

Population
742
Census 2021
Median income
$746/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$160/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

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

Bruce Rock vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Bruce Rock is $746 a week, 7% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 439th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $160 a week, $160 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 12.9% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 49, 8 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.
MeasureBruce RockTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$746/wk$806/wk −7%$766/wk
Household income$1,236/wk$1,722/wk −28%$1,637/wk
Rent$160/wk$320/wk −50%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$737/mo$1,759/mo −58%$1,733/mo
Median age4941 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income12.9%18.6% −5.7 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 Bruce Rock, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bruce Rock Population

742 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bruce Rock Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$746/wk
$38,792 per year
Ranked 4,605 of 14,663
Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
Ranked 8,125 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$737/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Bruce Rock Rent Prices & Affordability

13% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,236/wk
Median rent $160/wk
Rent to income 12.9%

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

Median rent in Bruce Rock against your income

About $5,356 a month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $1,076/wk
Rent share 12.9%

Bruce Rock Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
941
avg ICSEA score
100
total students
Bruce Rock District High School Government
Combined · K-10 · 100 students
941
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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Bruce Rock Map

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Bruce Rock, Western Australia: 31.8601°S, 118.1519°E

Bruce Rock Schools (1)

People in Bruce Rock

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (388) Female 47.7% (354)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
742 people · 1107.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,699
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
2.8%
New Zealand
1.5%
Germany
0.9%
Philippines
0.9%
Scotland
0.7%
South Africa
0.7%
Netherlands
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
0.9%
Arabic
0.7%
Afrikaans
0.5%
Spanish
0.5%
German
0.4%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
46.4%
Australian
40.7%
Scottish
9.7%
German
5.4%
Irish
5.1%
Australian Aboriginal
3.9%
Italian
3.8%
Dutch
1.8%
Filipino
1.8%
Maori
1.2%
Welsh
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
39.9%
Anglican
17.4%
Catholic
13.9%
Not stated
13.2%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Church Christ
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.0% 342
Separated
2.3% 14
Divorced
9.2% 55
Widowed
6.5% 39
Never married
25.0% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.2%
Couple: no children
32.3%
One parent: children under 15
9.8%
Couple: no children under 15
8.5%
One parent: no children under 15
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.2%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
8.8%
4 persons
11.8%
5 persons
8.5%
6+ persons
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bruce Rock

Housing Tenure

Of the 264 occupied private dwellings in Bruce Rock at the 2021 Census, 23.5% were rented, 47.0% owned outright and 19.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
7.2% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
47.0% 124 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
19.7% 52 dwellings
Rented
23.5% 62 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.7% 7 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.0%
2 bedrooms
17.8%
3 bedrooms
43.1%
4 bedrooms
28.9%
5 bedrooms
6.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
15.2%
$300-$449/mo
17.4%
$450-$599/mo
13.0%
$600-$799/mo
13.0%
$800-$999/mo
32.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.3%
1 vehicle
33.9%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3 vehicles
13.7%
4+ vehicles
10.3%

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

Work, income and education in Bruce Rock

Employment

Employed full-time
40.7% 209 people
Employed part-time
14.6% 75 people
Unemployed
2.7% 14 people
Not in labour force
42.0% 216 people

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

Occupation

Managers
31.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.5%
Professionals
12.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.2%
Labourers
6.3%
Sales Workers
2.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
11.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.0%
$4,000+/wk
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.1%
Walked only
13.0%
Did not go to work
9.1%
Other
3.5%
Car (passenger)
2.4%
Bicycle
1.6%
Bus
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.9%

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
46.5%
Bachelor Degree
25.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.4%
Certificate I/II
4.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
26.9%
Education
17.5%
Management & Commerce
17.0%
Health
11.1%
Society & Culture
9.4%
Agriculture & Environment
5.8%
Creative Arts
4.7%
Architecture & Building
4.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.8%
Secondary: Government
36.1%
Vocational Education
10.5%
Pre-school
9.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%
Primary: Catholic
2.3%

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
83.3%
Has need for assistance
6.1%
Need for assistance not stated
10.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
64
Arthritis
40
Asthma
32
Diabetes
24
Lung condition
22
Heart disease
21
Cancer
11
Kidney disease
4
Dementia
4
Stroke
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 62
Did not provide
88.1% 461

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
34.9% 182
Not a volunteer
65.1% 340

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.9% 20
Never served
96.1% 499

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
22.9%
1 child
6.4%
2 children
29.4%
3 children
26.6%
4 children
11.9%
5+ children
2.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
15
1971: 1980
11
1981: 1990
7
1991: 2000
8
2001: 2010
15
2011: 2015
7

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

Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
30.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
563
Moved from WA
54
Moved: same area (SA2)
43

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5: 14 hours
24.9%
15: 29 hours
14.7%
30+ hours
12.2%
Did not do domestic work
27.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.0%
Step family: no other children
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bruce Rock

What is the population of Bruce Rock WA?

The population of Bruce Rock WA is 742 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km². Bruce Rock is ranked #4,408 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bruce Rock?

The median personal income in Bruce Rock WA is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year. The median household income is $1,236 per week. Family income is $1,699 per week. Bruce Rock is ranked #4,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bruce Rock?

Median rent in Bruce Rock WA is $160 per week ($693 per month). Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bruce Rock ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bruce Rock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bruce Rock WA is $737. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bruce Rock?

The median age in Bruce Rock WA is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bruce Rock a good suburb to live in?

Bruce Rock is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 742. The median income is $746/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% 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: 50196. All dollar figures in AUD.