Exmouth, WA: suburb profile

The population of Exmouth WA is 2,806 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Exmouth is $967 per week ($50,284 per year). Median rent in Exmouth is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Exmouth has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Exmouth has a population density of 41 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Exmouth is England. The most common religion is No religion (60.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Exmouth is $2,090.

Population
2,806
Census 2021
Median income
$967/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$340/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

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

Exmouth vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Exmouth is $967 a week, 20% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 159th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $340 a week, $20 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 16.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 36, 5 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.
MeasureExmouthTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$967/wk$806/wk +20%$766/wk
Household income$2,029/wk$1,722/wk +18%$1,637/wk
Rent$340/wk$320/wk +6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,090/mo$1,759/mo +19%$1,733/mo
Median age3641 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.8%18.6% −1.9 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 Exmouth, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Exmouth Population

2,806 residents at the 2021 Census.

Exmouth Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$967/wk
$50,284 per year
Ranked 1,461 of 14,663
Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
Ranked 3,592 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,090/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Exmouth Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,029/wk
Median rent $340/wk
Rent to income 16.8%

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

Median rent in Exmouth against your income

About $8,792 a month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,689/wk
Rent share 16.8%

Exmouth Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
987
avg ICSEA score
536
total students
Exmouth District High School Government
Combined · K-12 · 536 students
987
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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Exmouth, Western Australia: 21.9534°S, 114.1145°E

Exmouth Schools (1)

People in Exmouth

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (1,458) Female 48.0% (1,346)

Population Density

41
people per km²
2,806 people · 67.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,252
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
4.3%
New Zealand
2.4%
United States of America
1.7%
Philippines
1.2%
Germany
1.0%
Scotland
0.7%
Italy
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

Spanish
1.4%
German
0.7%
Tagalog
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
Italian
0.5%
French
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%

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

Ancestry

Australian
42.1%
English
38.8%
Scottish
10.2%
Irish
8.3%
German
4.6%
Italian
4.5%
Australian Aboriginal
2.5%
Dutch
2.0%
New Zealander
1.3%
Chinese
1.2%
Polish
1.2%

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
60.2%
Catholic
12.7%
Not stated
10.7%
Anglican
8.1%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Uniting Church
1.1%
Baptist
1.0%
Buddhism
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.0% 938
Separated
2.2% 50
Divorced
9.3% 212
Widowed
2.6% 60
Never married
45.0% 1,029

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.2%
Couple: no children
34.2%
Couple: no children under 15
10.7%
One parent: children under 15
5.0%
One parent: no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.1%
2 persons
35.2%
3 persons
14.4%
4 persons
17.4%
5 persons
7.2%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Exmouth

Housing Tenure

Of the 992 occupied private dwellings in Exmouth at the 2021 Census, 42.1% were rented, 21.4% owned outright and 32.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.4% 24 dwellings
Owned outright
21.4% 212 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.7% 324 dwellings
Rented
42.1% 418 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 21 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.9%
2 bedrooms
11.2%
3 bedrooms
51.9%
4 bedrooms
23.5%
5 bedrooms
3.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.8%
$450-$599/mo
3.1%
$600-$799/mo
2.4%
$800-$999/mo
2.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
30.7%
2 vehicles
39.2%
3 vehicles
15.9%
4+ vehicles
12.5%

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

Work, income and education in Exmouth

Employment

Employed full-time
50.3% 978 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 472 people
Unemployed
2.0% 39 people
Not in labour force
23.4% 454 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Professionals
20.7%
Community & Personal Service
14.4%
Managers
12.5%
Labourers
11.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.8%
Sales Workers
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.0%
Did not go to work
13.0%
Walked only
8.6%
Bicycle
6.2%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Bus
1.2%
Other
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Truck
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.4%

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
46.7%
Bachelor Degree
25.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.1%
Postgraduate Degree
5.4%
Certificate I/II
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
24.6%
Management & Commerce
14.5%
Architecture & Building
10.6%
Education
9.8%
Health
8.8%
Society & Culture
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.3%
Agriculture & Environment
4.3%
Creative Arts
4.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
50.1%
Secondary: Government
22.0%
Vocational Education
12.6%
Pre-school
9.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.6%
Primary: Catholic
1.4%
Secondary: Catholic
0.7%

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
88.3%
Has need for assistance
2.5%
Need for assistance not stated
9.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
157
Arthritis
85
Asthma
68
Diabetes
54
Heart disease
48
Cancer
46
Lung condition
24
Stroke
14
Kidney disease
7
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
7.6% 157
Did not provide
92.4% 1,906

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
27.2% 563
Not a volunteer
72.8% 1,509

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 8
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 4
Previously served
4.3% 90
Never served
95.1% 1,981

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
42.8%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
27.3%
3 children
13.9%
4 children
3.7%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
52
1971: 1980
49
1981: 1990
40
1991: 2000
34
2001: 2010
94
2011: 2015
52
2016
14
2017
18
2018
37
2019
49
2020
19
2021
14

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

Population Mobility

25.8%
moved in the last year
52.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,863
Moved from WA
258
Moved: same area (SA2)
251
Moved from overseas
35
Moved from NSW
32
Moved from QLD
26
Moved from SA
13
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from NT
9

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.8%
5: 14 hours
31.8%
15: 29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
20.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.8%
Step family: no other children
16.7%
Blended family: no other children
3.4%
Other couple: children only
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Exmouth

What is the population of Exmouth WA?

The population of Exmouth WA is 2,806 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 41 people per km². Exmouth is ranked #2,524 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Exmouth?

The median personal income in Exmouth WA is $967 per week, or $50,284 per year. The median household income is $2,029 per week. Family income is $2,252 per week. Exmouth is ranked #1,461 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Exmouth?

Median rent in Exmouth WA is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Exmouth ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Exmouth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Exmouth WA is $2,090. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Exmouth?

The median age in Exmouth WA is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Exmouth a good suburb to live in?

Exmouth is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,806. The median income is $967/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 50497. All dollar figures in AUD.