Gelorup, WA: suburb profile

The population of Gelorup WA is 2,255 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gelorup is $865 per week ($44,980 per year). Median rent in Gelorup is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Gelorup has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Gelorup has a population density of 91 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gelorup is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gelorup is $2,000.

Population
2,255
Census 2021
Median income
$865/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

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

Gelorup vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Gelorup is $865 a week, 7% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 282nd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $60 more 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 46, 5 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.
MeasureGelorupTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$865/wk$806/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$2,330/wk$1,722/wk +35%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$320/wk +19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,759/mo +14%$1,733/mo
Median age4641 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.3%18.6% −2.3 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 Gelorup, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gelorup Population

2,255 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gelorup Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$865/wk
$44,980 per year
Ranked 2,563 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Gelorup Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,330/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 16.3%

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

Median rent in Gelorup against your income

About $10,097 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,950/wk
Rent share 16.3%

Gelorup Schools

4
schools nearby
2
government
1013
avg ICSEA score
2,479
total students
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 663 students
1100
ICSEA
Bunbury Baptist College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 792 students
1013
ICSEA
Dalyellup College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 576 students
970
ICSEA
Dalyellup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 448 students
970
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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Gelorup, Western Australia: 33.4225°S, 115.6377°E

Gelorup Schools (4)

People in Gelorup

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (1,132) Female 49.7% (1,117)

Population Density

91
people per km²
2,255 people · 24.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,488
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
6.2%
South Africa
3.0%
New Zealand
1.9%
Zimbabwe
1.2%
Scotland
0.9%
United States of America
0.7%
Thailand
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
1.5%
Thai
0.5%
Italian
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.4%
Sinhalese
0.3%
Mandarin
0.1%

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

Ancestry

English
46.6%
Australian
41.6%
Scottish
11.7%
Irish
11.0%
Italian
5.4%
Dutch
4.3%
German
3.7%
South African
2.7%
Australian Aboriginal
1.9%
New Zealander
1.3%
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
44.3%
Catholic
17.1%
Anglican
14.9%
Christian (other)
5.9%
Not stated
5.1%
Baptist
3.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Uniting Church
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
60.6% 1,118
Separated
2.3% 43
Divorced
6.5% 120
Widowed
3.0% 55
Never married
27.6% 510

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.5%
Couple: no children
27.7%
Couple: no children under 15
23.5%
One parent: children under 15
4.3%
One parent: no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
11.3%
2 persons
38.5%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
21.3%
5 persons
7.3%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gelorup

Housing Tenure

Of the 723 occupied private dwellings in Gelorup at the 2021 Census, 5.3% were rented, 46.7% owned outright and 46.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
46.7% 338 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.3% 335 dwellings
Rented
5.3% 38 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
1.9%
3 bedrooms
20.3%
4 bedrooms
61.3%
5 bedrooms
14.0%
6+ bedrooms
2.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$600-$799/mo
1.4%
$800-$999/mo
5.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.1%
1 vehicle
12.3%
2 vehicles
40.6%
3 vehicles
25.9%
4+ vehicles
20.1%

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

Work, income and education in Gelorup

Employment

Employed full-time
39.4% 669 people
Employed part-time
24.9% 422 people
Unemployed
2.6% 44 people
Not in labour force
33.1% 562 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
30.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.7%
Managers
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%
Community & Personal Service
9.2%
Labourers
5.2%
Sales Workers
4.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
1.5%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.6%
$4,000+/wk
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.7%
$1-$149/wk
7.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.4%
Did not go to work
14.4%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Bus
1.6%
Walked only
1.6%
Other
1.5%
Bicycle
0.8%
Truck
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.8%

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
44.1%
Bachelor Degree
26.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%
Postgraduate Degree
5.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
26.9%
Health
16.3%
Education
13.8%
Management & Commerce
13.3%
Society & Culture
8.8%
Architecture & Building
7.8%
Agriculture & Environment
3.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.9%
Creative Arts
2.0%
Information Technology
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
20.8%
Secondary: Government
16.3%
Primary: Government
15.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
12.9%
Secondary: Catholic
11.4%
Primary: Catholic
9.4%
Vocational Education
8.4%
Pre-school
5.5%

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
92.9%
Has need for assistance
3.1%
Need for assistance not stated
3.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
155
Asthma
89
Arthritis
72
Diabetes
61
Heart disease
53
Lung condition
35
Cancer
30
Stroke
16
Kidney disease
8
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 241
Did not provide
86.4% 1,525

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.2% 428
Not a volunteer
75.8% 1,340

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.5% 62
Never served
96.5% 1,712

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
1 child
8.6%
2 children
34.3%
3 children
21.1%
4 children
8.0%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
31
1961: 1970
49
1971: 1980
47
1981: 1990
62
1991: 2000
45
2001: 2010
138
2011: 2015
38
2016
3
2017
7
2018
3
2019
5

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

Population Mobility

13.4%
moved in the last year
32.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,870
Moved from WA
229
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from VIC
14
Moved: same area (SA2)
14
Moved from NT
8
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5: 14 hours
31.2%
15: 29 hours
16.1%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
18.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.7%
Step family: no other children
13.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.2%
Intact family: other children present
2.8%
Other couple: children only
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Gelorup

The closest suburb to Gelorup is Dalyellup, 2.4 km away.

Dalyellup
2.4 km away · income $885/wk · rent $350/wk
Usher
4.7 km away · income $686/wk · rent $300/wk
College Grove
5.6 km away · income $776/wk · rent $370/wk
Withers
6.2 km away · income $552/wk · rent $240/wk
Carey Park
7.8 km away · income $592/wk · rent $270/wk
South Bunbury
8.1 km away · income $791/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gelorup

What is the population of Gelorup WA?

The population of Gelorup WA is 2,255 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 91 people per km². Gelorup is ranked #2,856 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gelorup?

The median personal income in Gelorup WA is $865 per week, or $44,980 per year. The median household income is $2,330 per week. Family income is $2,488 per week. Gelorup is ranked #2,563 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gelorup?

Median rent in Gelorup WA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Gelorup ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gelorup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gelorup WA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gelorup?

The median age in Gelorup WA is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gelorup a good suburb to live in?

Gelorup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,255. The median income is $865/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: 50533. All dollar figures in AUD.