Kalbarri, WA: suburb profile

The population of Kalbarri WA is 1,478 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kalbarri is $640 per week ($33,280 per year). Median rent in Kalbarri is $258 per week ($1,118 per month). Kalbarri has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Kalbarri has a population density of 11 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kalbarri is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kalbarri is $1,600.

Population
1,478
Census 2021
Median income
$640/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$258/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
53years
Census 2021

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

Kalbarri vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Kalbarri is $640 a week, 21% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 566th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $258 a week, $62 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 23.0% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 53, 12 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.
MeasureKalbarriTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$640/wk$806/wk −21%$766/wk
Household income$1,122/wk$1,722/wk −35%$1,637/wk
Rent$258/wk$320/wk −19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,759/mo −9%$1,733/mo
Median age5341 +12 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.0%18.6% +4.4 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 Kalbarri, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kalbarri Population

1,478 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kalbarri Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$640/wk
$33,280 per year
Ranked 6,433 of 14,663
Median Rent
$258/wk
$1,118 per month
Ranked 6,018 of 14,663
Median Age
53years
15 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Kalbarri Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,122/wk
Median rent $258/wk
Rent to income 23.0%

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

Median rent in Kalbarri against your income

About $4,862 a month
Median rent $258/wk
Left after rent $864/wk
Rent share 23.0%

Kalbarri Map

Kalbarri, Western Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Kalbarri, Western Australia: 27.6804°S, 114.2021°E

Kalbarri

People in Kalbarri

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (782) Female 47.3% (701)

Population Density

11
people per km²
1,478 people · 139.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,427
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
6.7%
New Zealand
2.6%
Scotland
0.9%
Germany
0.7%
Ireland
0.7%
Philippines
0.5%
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
0.4%
French
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Thai
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
German
0.3%
Indonesian
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
44.9%
Australian
34.9%
Scottish
11.0%
Irish
7.4%
German
5.0%
Australian Aboriginal
3.1%
Italian
3.0%
Dutch
1.7%
New Zealander
0.9%
Chinese
0.6%
Welsh
0.6%

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
45.4%
Not stated
17.1%
Anglican
15.0%
Catholic
13.4%
Uniting Church
1.8%
Buddhism
1.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.2%
Christian (other)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.7% 608
Separated
3.4% 44
Divorced
12.6% 164
Widowed
5.2% 68
Never married
32.2% 419

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
49.2%
Couple: children under 15
29.7%
Couple: no children under 15
11.8%
One parent: children under 15
4.9%
One parent: no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.4%
2 persons
44.8%
3 persons
10.4%
4 persons
9.1%
5 persons
2.7%
6+ persons
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kalbarri

Housing Tenure

Of the 557 occupied private dwellings in Kalbarri at the 2021 Census, 26.9% were rented, 44.2% owned outright and 22.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.1% 17 dwellings
Owned outright
44.2% 246 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
22.8% 127 dwellings
Rented
26.9% 150 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.9% 16 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
86.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.4%
2 bedrooms
20.3%
3 bedrooms
47.5%
4 bedrooms
22.3%
5 bedrooms
2.0%
6+ bedrooms
2.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.9%
$300-$449/mo
4.9%
$600-$799/mo
5.8%
$800-$999/mo
7.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.5%
1 vehicle
37.2%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
12.7%
4+ vehicles
6.6%

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

Work, income and education in Kalbarri

Employment

Employed full-time
28.8% 298 people
Employed part-time
24.2% 250 people
Unemployed
2.1% 22 people
Not in labour force
44.9% 465 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Professionals
18.2%
Managers
16.0%
Labourers
15.4%
Community & Personal Service
10.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%
Clerical & Administrative
7.1%
Sales Workers
5.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.0%
$4,000+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$1-$149/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
9.3%
$300-$399/wk
9.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.7%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
55.7%
Did not go to work
17.5%
Walked only
9.2%
Car (passenger)
7.9%
Bicycle
3.5%
Other
3.1%
Bus
2.1%
Truck
1.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.2%

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
55.9%
Bachelor Degree
16.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%
Certificate I/II
4.9%
Postgraduate Degree
4.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
23.0%
Management & Commerce
15.2%
Architecture & Building
13.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.9%
Health
10.4%
Education
9.4%
Agriculture & Environment
5.5%
Society & Culture
3.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Creative Arts
2.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
43.8%
Secondary: Government
32.7%
Pre-school
11.1%
Vocational Education
9.8%
Secondary: Catholic
2.6%

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
81.7%
Has need for assistance
4.5%
Need for assistance not stated
14.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
107
Arthritis
71
Diabetes
49
Heart disease
47
Lung condition
40
Asthma
40
Cancer
36
Kidney disease
19
Stroke
19
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 122
Did not provide
88.9% 978

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.4% 260
Not a volunteer
76.6% 849

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.9% 43
Never served
96.1% 1,066

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.3%
1 child
12.4%
2 children
31.7%
3 children
24.2%
4 children
6.6%
5+ children
1.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
60
1971: 1980
57
1981: 1990
29
1991: 2000
19
2001: 2010
30
2011: 2015
11
2016
6
2017
3
2019
4
2020
4

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

Population Mobility

18.3%
moved in the last year
35.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,023
Moved from WA
112
Moved: same area (SA2)
90
Moved from QLD
13
Moved from SA
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.5%
5: 14 hours
26.4%
15: 29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
15.3%
Did not do domestic work
25.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
74.6%
Step family: no other children
21.9%
Blended family: no other children
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalbarri

What is the population of Kalbarri WA?

The population of Kalbarri WA is 1,478 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 11 people per km². Kalbarri is ranked #3,417 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kalbarri?

The median personal income in Kalbarri WA is $640 per week, or $33,280 per year. The median household income is $1,122 per week. Family income is $1,427 per week. Kalbarri is ranked #6,433 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kalbarri?

Median rent in Kalbarri WA is $258 per week ($1,118 per month). Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Kalbarri ranks #6,018 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kalbarri?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kalbarri WA is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kalbarri?

The median age in Kalbarri WA is 53 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kalbarri a good suburb to live in?

Kalbarri is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,478. The median income is $640/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.0% 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: 50709. All dollar figures in AUD.