Eneabba, WA: suburb profile

The population of Eneabba WA is 142 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Eneabba is $463 per week ($24,076 per year). Median rent in Eneabba is $150 per week ($650 per month). Eneabba has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Eneabba has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Eneabba is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eneabba is $867.

Population
142
Census 2021
Median income
$463/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$150/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
52years
Census 2021

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

Eneabba vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Eneabba is $463 a week, 43% below the typical WA suburb ($806). Median rent is $150 a week, $170 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.7% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 52, 11 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.
MeasureEneabbaTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$463/wk$806/wk −43%$766/wk
Household income$762/wk$1,722/wk −56%$1,637/wk
Rent$150/wk$320/wk −53%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$867/mo$1,759/mo −51%$1,733/mo
Median age5241 +11 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.7%18.6% +1.1 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 Eneabba, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Eneabba Population

142 residents at the 2021 Census.

Eneabba Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$463/wk
$24,076 per year
Ranked 8,553 of 14,663
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
Ranked 8,205 of 14,663
Median Age
52years
14 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

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

Eneabba Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $762/wk
Median rent $150/wk
Rent to income 19.7%

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

Median rent in Eneabba against your income

About $3,302 a month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $612/wk
Rent share 19.7%

Eneabba Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
953
avg ICSEA score
30
total students
Eneabba Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 30 students
953
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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Eneabba Map

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Eneabba, Western Australia: 29.8175°S, 115.2382°E

Eneabba Schools (1)

People in Eneabba

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (73) Female 49.7% (72)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
142 people · 1406.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$880
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
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
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.6%
New Zealand
4.9%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
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

Spanish
2.1%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
38.0%
English
36.6%
Irish
9.9%
Scottish
9.9%
German
6.3%
Australian Aboriginal
4.9%
New Zealander
3.5%

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
45.1%
Anglican
20.4%
Catholic
12.7%
Not stated
10.6%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
4.2%
Othr Protestnt
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.5% 54
Separated
7.7% 10
Divorced
16.2% 21
Widowed
3.8% 5
Never married
30.8% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
58.3%
Couple: children under 15
13.9%
One parent: no children under 15
13.9%
Couple: no children under 15
9.7%
One parent: children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
40.0%
2 persons
43.6%
4 persons
10.9%
5 persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Eneabba

Housing Tenure

Of the 56 occupied private dwellings in Eneabba at the 2021 Census, 23.2% were rented, 50.0% owned outright and 19.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
14.3% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
50.0% 28 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
19.6% 11 dwellings
Rented
23.2% 13 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
5.5%
3 bedrooms
65.5%
4 bedrooms
29.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
30.0%
$800-$999/mo
40.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.6%
1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
7.6%
4+ vehicles
12.1%

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

Work, income and education in Eneabba

Employment

Employed full-time
29.2% 35 people
Employed part-time
20.8% 25 people
Unemployed
5.8% 7 people
Not in labour force
44.2% 53 people

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

Occupation

Managers
36.4%
Labourers
30.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.2%
Professionals
15.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
9.8%
$300-$399/wk
12.2%
$400-$499/wk
22.0%
$500-$649/wk
12.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
17.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$1-$149/wk
9.3%
$150-$299/wk
10.5%
$300-$399/wk
14.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
15.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
43.3%
Did not go to work
16.7%
Walked only
15.0%
Bus
10.0%
Car (passenger)
10.0%
Other
5.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%

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
43.8%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
12.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%
Certificate I/II
12.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
29.6%
Engineering
25.9%
Agriculture & Environment
18.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
14.8%
Health
11.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
100.0%

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
82.4%
Has need for assistance
7.0%
Need for assistance not stated
9.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
19
Diabetes
9
Arthritis
8
Heart disease
7
Lung condition
6
Asthma
5
Cancer
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
6.2% 7
Did not provide
93.8% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.3% 28
Not a volunteer
76.7% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.5% 3
Never served
97.5% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
22.2%
3 children
44.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
3
1971: 1980
10
1981: 1990
3
1991: 2000
5
2011: 2015
3

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

Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
39.8%
moved in the last 5 years
15.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
115
Moved from WA
8
Moved: same area (SA2)
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.3%
5: 14 hours
31.9%
15: 29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eneabba

What is the population of Eneabba WA?

The population of Eneabba WA is 142 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km². Eneabba is ranked #7,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Eneabba?

The median personal income in Eneabba WA is $463 per week, or $24,076 per year. The median household income is $762 per week. Family income is $880 per week. Eneabba is ranked #8,553 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Eneabba?

Median rent in Eneabba WA is $150 per week ($650 per month). Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Eneabba ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Eneabba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eneabba WA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Eneabba?

The median age in Eneabba WA is 52 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Eneabba a good suburb to live in?

Eneabba is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 142. The median income is $463/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 50487. All dollar figures in AUD.