Calingiri, WA: suburb profile

The population of Calingiri WA is 198 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Calingiri is $909 per week ($47,268 per year). Median rent in Calingiri is $185 per week ($802 per month). Calingiri has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Calingiri has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Calingiri is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (58.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calingiri is $521.

Population
198
Census 2021
Median income
$909/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$185/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

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

Calingiri vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Calingiri is $909 a week, 13% above the typical WA suburb ($806). Median rent is $185 a week, $135 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 12.7% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 39, 2 years 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.
MeasureCalingiriTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$909/wk$806/wk +13%$766/wk
Household income$1,458/wk$1,722/wk −15%$1,637/wk
Rent$185/wk$320/wk −42%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$521/mo$1,759/mo −70%$1,733/mo
Median age3941 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income12.7%18.6% −5.9 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 Calingiri, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Calingiri Population

198 residents at the 2021 Census.

Calingiri Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$909/wk
$47,268 per year
Ranked 2,024 of 14,663
Median Rent
$185/wk
$802 per month
Ranked 7,826 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$521/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Calingiri Rent Prices & Affordability

13% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,458/wk
Median rent $185/wk
Rent to income 12.7%

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

Median rent in Calingiri against your income

About $6,318 a month
Median rent $185/wk
Left after rent $1,273/wk
Rent share 12.7%

Calingiri Map

Calingiri, Western Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Calingiri, Western Australia: 31.0847°S, 116.4967°E

Calingiri

People in Calingiri

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (110) Female 44.4% (88)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
198 people · 197.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
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

New Zealand
11.1%
England
3.5%
United States of America
1.5%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
41.9%
English
41.4%
Australian Aboriginal
10.6%
Irish
10.6%
Scottish
9.6%
Maori
9.1%
German
2.0%
New Zealander
2.0%
Dutch
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
58.6%
Anglican
19.2%
Catholic
13.1%
Not stated
7.6%
Othr Christian
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.4% 64
Separated
3.3% 5
Divorced
6.0% 9
Widowed
4.6% 7
Never married
43.7% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
52.4%
Couple: no children
30.3%
Couple: no children under 15
8.3%
One parent: children under 15
5.5%
One parent: no children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.7%
2 persons
37.3%
3 persons
6.7%
4 persons
14.7%
5 persons
4.0%
6+ persons
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Calingiri

Housing Tenure

Of the 75 occupied private dwellings in Calingiri at the 2021 Census, 30.7% were rented, 41.3% owned outright and 25.3% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
41.3% 31 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.3% 19 dwellings
Rented
30.7% 23 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.8%
3 bedrooms
31.3%
4 bedrooms
37.5%
5 bedrooms
7.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
21.4%
$300-$449/mo
21.4%
$450-$599/mo
21.4%
$600-$799/mo
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.0%
1 vehicle
22.7%
2 vehicles
42.7%
3 vehicles
18.7%
4+ vehicles
12.0%

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

Work, income and education in Calingiri

Employment

Employed full-time
37.3% 50 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 26 people
Unemployed
2.2% 3 people
Not in labour force
41.0% 55 people

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

Occupation

Managers
31.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
31.8%
Professionals
18.2%
Labourers
11.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
8.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$4,000+/wk
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
2.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.8%
$3,500+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.2%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Walked only
9.1%
Car (passenger)
4.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
41.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

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
63.3%
Bachelor Degree
16.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.2%
Certificate I/II
8.2%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
24.3%
Education
16.2%
Agriculture & Environment
16.2%
Health
13.5%
Management & Commerce
13.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Architecture & Building
8.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
64.9%
Secondary: Government
27.0%
Secondary: Catholic
8.1%

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
87.4%
Has need for assistance
6.1%
Need for assistance not stated
10.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
19
Asthma
9
Heart disease
9
Cancer
8
Arthritis
8
Lung condition
6
Diabetes
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.9% 15
Did not provide
89.1% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
28.0% 40
Not a volunteer
72.0% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.1% 3
Never served
97.9% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.5%
2 children
43.1%
3 children
21.6%
4 children
11.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1981: 1990
4
1991: 2000
6
2001: 2010
4
2011: 2015
3

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

Population Mobility

8.0%
moved in the last year
41.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
162
Moved from WA
15
Moved: same area (SA2)
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5: 14 hours
31.0%
15: 29 hours
8.3%
30+ hours
12.4%
Did not do domestic work
31.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.2%
Blended family: no other children
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)
Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk $5/wk less rent

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calingiri

What is the population of Calingiri WA?

The population of Calingiri WA is 198 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km². Calingiri is ranked #6,982 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Calingiri?

The median personal income in Calingiri WA is $909 per week, or $47,268 per year. The median household income is $1,458 per week. Family income is $2,250 per week. Calingiri is ranked #2,024 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Calingiri?

Median rent in Calingiri WA is $185 per week ($802 per month). Rent represents 12.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Calingiri ranks #7,826 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Calingiri?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calingiri WA is $521. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Calingiri?

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

Is Calingiri a good suburb to live in?

Calingiri is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 198. The median income is $909/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.7% 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: 50234. All dollar figures in AUD.