Gnangara, WA: suburb profile

The population of Gnangara WA is 1,347 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gnangara is $682 per week ($35,464 per year). Median rent in Gnangara is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Gnangara has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Gnangara has a population density of 91 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gnangara is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gnangara is $2,400.

Population
1,347
Census 2021
Median income
$682/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
55years
Census 2021

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

Gnangara vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Gnangara is $682 a week, 15% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 530th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $20 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 21.0% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 55, 14 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.
MeasureGnangaraTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$682/wk$806/wk −15%$766/wk
Household income$1,426/wk$1,722/wk −17%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$320/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,400/mo$1,759/mo +36%$1,733/mo
Median age5541 +14 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.0%18.6% +2.4 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 Gnangara, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gnangara Population

1,347 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gnangara Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$682/wk
$35,464 per year
Ranked 5,799 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
55years
17 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Gnangara Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,426/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 21.0%

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

Median rent in Gnangara against your income

About $6,179 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,126/wk
Rent share 21.0%

Gnangara Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1045
avg ICSEA score
972
total students
Landsdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 744 students
1047
ICSEA
Landsdale Christian School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 228 students
1043
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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Gnangara, Western Australia: 31.7755°S, 115.8622°E

Gnangara Schools (2)

People in Gnangara

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (682) Female 49.2% (660)

Population Density

91
people per km²
1,347 people · 14.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,888
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
13.9%
South Africa
3.3%
New Zealand
2.4%
Vietnam
1.9%
Scotland
1.6%
Italy
1.6%
Netherlands
1.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
3.2%
Italian
2.6%
Afrikaans
1.3%
French
0.7%
Spanish
0.7%
Arabic
0.6%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
43.2%
Australian
27.7%
Italian
11.1%
Scottish
9.7%
Irish
9.3%
Dutch
2.4%
South African
2.4%
Vietnamese
2.4%
Chinese
2.2%
German
1.9%
Australian Aboriginal
1.8%

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
33.0%
Catholic
22.9%
Anglican
15.3%
Not stated
7.6%
Christian (other)
4.2%
Pentecostal
3.8%
Buddhism
2.3%
Uniting Church
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.2% 679
Separated
2.3% 27
Divorced
8.2% 98
Widowed
7.7% 92
Never married
24.6% 292

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.2%
Couple: no children under 15
28.2%
Couple: children under 15
27.9%
One parent: children under 15
3.6%
One parent: no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
39.9%
3 persons
11.7%
4 persons
12.3%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gnangara

Housing Tenure

Of the 491 occupied private dwellings in Gnangara at the 2021 Census, 8.6% were rented, 58.9% owned outright and 29.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
58.9% 289 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.9% 147 dwellings
Rented
8.6% 42 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 8 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
74.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
20.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
23.5%
3 bedrooms
22.5%
4 bedrooms
31.9%
5 bedrooms
12.2%
6+ bedrooms
8.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
12.5%
$300-$449/mo
5.4%
$600-$799/mo
5.4%
$800-$999/mo
6.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
12.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
30.7%
2 vehicles
27.8%
3 vehicles
14.4%
4+ vehicles
25.2%

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

Work, income and education in Gnangara

Employment

Employed full-time
32.3% 355 people
Employed part-time
20.9% 230 people
Unemployed
2.9% 32 people
Not in labour force
43.8% 481 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.4%
Professionals
20.6%
Managers
17.0%
Clerical & Administrative
13.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.1%
Labourers
6.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.4%
Sales Workers
3.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$150-$299/wk
2.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
9.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.5%
Did not go to work
12.4%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Truck
3.6%
Walked only
1.7%
Other
1.5%
Train
0.7%
Bus
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.5%

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
45.1%
Bachelor Degree
24.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.6%
Postgraduate Degree
6.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
3.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
23.1%
Management & Commerce
18.6%
Health
13.4%
Society & Culture
11.7%
Architecture & Building
11.1%
Education
8.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.4%
Creative Arts
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.3%
Information Technology
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
17.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
16.7%
Vocational Education
15.1%
Primary: Government
13.5%
Primary: Catholic
11.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.9%
Pre-school
8.9%
Secondary: Catholic
6.8%

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
90.6%
Has need for assistance
4.2%
Need for assistance not stated
4.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
103
Arthritis
68
Diabetes
46
Heart disease
41
Lung condition
39
Asthma
35
Cancer
28
Stroke
25
Kidney disease
11
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.2% 139
Did not provide
87.8% 999

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.5% 176
Not a volunteer
84.5% 962

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.3% 38
Never served
96.7% 1,103

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
22.4%
1 child
9.2%
2 children
37.1%
3 children
23.5%
4 children
4.6%
5+ children
3.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
32
1961: 1970
84
1971: 1980
80
1981: 1990
79
1991: 2000
54
2001: 2010
81
2011: 2015
18
2016
5
2019
5

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

Population Mobility

14.5%
moved in the last year
35.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,085
Moved from WA
165
Moved: same area (SA2)
4
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5: 14 hours
28.5%
15: 29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
28.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.5%
Step family: no other children
9.4%
Intact family: other children present
6.7%
Blended family: no other children
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Gnangara

The closest suburb to Gnangara is Landsdale, 3.6 km away.

Landsdale
3.6 km away · income $955/wk · rent $450/wk
Pearsall
4.1 km away · income $975/wk · rent $400/wk
Hocking
4.2 km away · income $956/wk · rent $400/wk
Darch
4.5 km away · income $810/wk · rent $460/wk
Madeley
5.1 km away · income $902/wk · rent $428/wk
Wanneroo
5.5 km away · income $729/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gnangara

What is the population of Gnangara WA?

The population of Gnangara WA is 1,347 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 91 people per km². Gnangara is ranked #3,548 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gnangara?

The median personal income in Gnangara WA is $682 per week, or $35,464 per year. The median household income is $1,426 per week. Family income is $1,888 per week. Gnangara is ranked #5,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gnangara?

Median rent in Gnangara WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 21.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Gnangara ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gnangara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gnangara WA is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gnangara?

The median age in Gnangara WA is 55 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gnangara a good suburb to live in?

Gnangara is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,347. The median income is $682/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.0% 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: 50561. All dollar figures in AUD.