Innaloo, WA: suburb profile

The population of Innaloo WA is 9,592 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Innaloo is $1,105 per week ($57,460 per year). Median rent in Innaloo is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Innaloo has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Innaloo has a population density of 3,014 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Innaloo is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Innaloo is $1,900.

Population

9,592

Census 2021

Median income

$1,105/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$400/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

36years

Census 2021

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

Innaloo vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Innaloo is $1,105 a week, 37% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 79th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $80 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 21.5% 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.
Measure	Innaloo	Typical WA	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,105/wk	$806/wk	+37%	$766/wk
Household income	$1,862/wk	$1,722/wk	+8%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$400/wk	$320/wk	+25%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,900/mo	$1,759/mo	+8%	$1,733/mo
Median age	36	41	−5 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	21.5%	18.6%	+2.8 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Innaloo Population

9,592 residents at the 2021 Census.

Innaloo Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$1,105/wk

$57,460 per year

Ranked 687 of 14,663

Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

Ranked 1,854 of 14,663

Median Age

36years

2 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,900/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Innaloo Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,862/wk

Median rent $400/wk

Rent to income 21.5%

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

Median rent in Innaloo against your income

Your weekly income

About $8,069 a month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,462/wk

Rent share 21.5%

Innaloo Schools

schools nearby

government

1107

avg ICSEA score

10,314

total students

International School of Western Australia Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 396 students

1180

ICSEA

Chrysalis Montessori School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 123 students

1168

ICSEA

Hale School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,623 students

1161

ICSEA

Wembley Downs Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 382 students

1134

ICSEA

Holy Rosary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 392 students

1128

ICSEA

Lake Gwelup Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 552 students

1126

ICSEA

Woodlands Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 359 students

1122

ICSEA

Doubleview Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 476 students

1118

ICSEA

Bold Park Community School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 189 students

1117

ICSEA

Karrinyup Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 561 students

1115

ICSEA

Churchlands Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,221 students

1115

ICSEA

St Dominic's School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 138 students

1108

ICSEA

Our Lady of Good Counsel School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 152 students

1095

ICSEA

Newborough Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 344 students

1086

ICSEA

West Balcatta Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 495 students

1070

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools.

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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People in Innaloo

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.8% (4,489) Female 53.2% (5,105)

Population Density

3,014

people per km²

9,592 people · 3.2 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,465

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

5.8%

New Zealand

2.7%

South Africa

2.0%

China

1.8%

India

1.5%

Ireland

1.5%

Malaysia

1.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin

3.2%

Italian

1.6%

Portuguese

1.2%

Cantonese

1.2%

Spanish

1.1%

Persian (excluding Dari)

0.9%

Japanese

0.7%

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

Ancestry

English

35.1%

Australian

26.2%

Irish

10.9%

Scottish

8.9%

Italian

6.7%

Chinese

6.4%

German

3.2%

Indian

2.7%

Dutch

1.7%

Croatian

1.4%

South African

1.3%

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

46.3%

Catholic

20.1%

Not stated

8.6%

Anglican

8.1%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Buddhism

2.2%

Hinduism

1.6%

Islam

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married

33.7% 2,777

Separated

3.1% 257

Divorced

11.4% 942

Widowed

5.5% 455

Never married

46.2% 3,812

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15

37.7%

Couple: no children

35.9%

Couple: no children under 15

9.5%

One parent: children under 15

8.8%

One parent: no children under 15

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person

35.7%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

9.8%

5 persons

1.6%

6+ persons

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Innaloo

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,259 occupied private dwellings in Innaloo at the 2021 Census, 39.6% were rented, 21.6% owned outright and 36.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

1.6% 67 dwellings

Owned outright

21.6% 920 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

36.0% 1,535 dwellings

Rented

39.6% 1,688 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

1.2% 53 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (1 storey)

46.3%

Separate house

33.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.7%

2 bedrooms

20.1%

3 bedrooms

64.7%

4 bedrooms

9.5%

5 bedrooms

1.0%

6+ bedrooms

0.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.0%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.1%

$800-$999/mo

2.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.4%

1 vehicle

45.5%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

7.8%

4+ vehicles

2.4%

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

Work, income and education in Innaloo

Employment

Employed full-time

48.4% 3,560 people

Employed part-time

20.7% 1,522 people

Unemployed

2.8% 208 people

Not in labour force

28.1% 2,072 people

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

Occupation

Professionals

40.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.1%

Managers

13.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.6%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Labourers

3.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.1%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Train

4.0%

Bus

1.9%

Other

1.8%

Walked only

1.6%

Bicycle

1.0%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Truck

0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

76.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

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

Bachelor Degree

40.2%

Certificate III/IV

23.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.8%

Postgraduate Degree

11.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.8%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.9%

Engineering

17.0%

Health

15.9%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Education

8.8%

Architecture & Building

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.1%

Creative Arts

4.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.4%

Information Technology

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government

28.5%

Secondary: Government

20.4%

Vocational Education

18.2%

Pre-school

13.0%

Primary: Catholic

10.3%

Secondary: Catholic

4.7%

Secondary: Other Non-Govt

2.5%

Primary: Other Non-Govt

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

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Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $300/wk $100/wk less rent

Tuart Hill

Income: $962/wk Rent: $320/wk $80/wk less rent

Carlisle

Income: $963/wk Rent: $340/wk $60/wk less rent

Exmouth

Income: $967/wk Rent: $340/wk $60/wk less rent

Madora Bay

Income: $948/wk Rent: $370/wk $30/wk less rent

Wembley

Income: $1,054/wk Rent: $290/wk $110/wk less rent

Suburbs near Innaloo

The closest suburb to Innaloo is Doubleview, 1.5 km away.

Doubleview

1.5 km away · income $1,159/wk · rent $400/wk

Woodlands (WA)

1.6 km away · income $890/wk · rent $420/wk

Stirling (WA)

1.7 km away · income $868/wk · rent $410/wk

Osborne Park

2.0 km away · income $920/wk · rent $290/wk

Gwelup

2.6 km away · income $981/wk · rent $600/wk

Scarborough (WA)

3.0 km away · income $1,231/wk · rent $405/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Innaloo

What is the population of Innaloo WA?

The population of Innaloo WA is 9,592 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,014 people per km². Innaloo is ranked #691 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Innaloo?

The median personal income in Innaloo WA is $1,105 per week, or $57,460 per year. The median household income is $1,862 per week. Family income is $2,465 per week. Innaloo is ranked #687 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Innaloo?

Median rent in Innaloo WA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Innaloo ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Innaloo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Innaloo WA is $1,900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Innaloo?

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

Is Innaloo a good suburb to live in?

Innaloo is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 9,592. The median income is $1,105/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Innaloo, WA: suburb profile

Innaloo vs the typical WA suburb

Innaloo Population

Innaloo Median Income & Rent

Innaloo Rent Prices & Affordability

Median rent in Innaloo against your income

Innaloo Schools

Innaloo Map

People in Innaloo

Demographics

Gender Split

Population Density

Households

Age Distribution

Most common overseas birthplaces

Most common languages at home other than English

Ancestry

Religion

Indigenous Population

Marital Status

Family Structure

Household Size

Homes in Innaloo

Housing Tenure

Dwelling Types

Number of Bedrooms

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Car Ownership

Work, income and education in Innaloo

Employment

Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

How People Get to Work

Education Level

Qualifications

Field of Study

School & University Attendance

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Long-term Health Conditions

Unpaid Carers

Volunteering

Military Service

Children Ever Born

When Migrants Arrived

Population Mobility

Where Residents Moved From

Unpaid Domestic Work

Family Blending

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