Katanning, WA: suburb profile

The population of Katanning WA is 3,637 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Katanning is $698 per week ($36,296 per year). Median rent in Katanning is $200 per week ($867 per month). Katanning has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Katanning has a population density of 27 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Katanning is Myanmar. The most common religion is No religion (34.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Katanning is $1,005.

Population
3,637
Census 2021
Median income
$698/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$200/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Katanning vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Katanning is $698 a week, 13% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 513th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $120 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 15.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 38, 3 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.
MeasureKatanningTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$698/wk$806/wk −13%$766/wk
Household income$1,308/wk$1,722/wk −24%$1,637/wk
Rent$200/wk$320/wk −38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,005/mo$1,759/mo −43%$1,733/mo
Median age3841 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.3%18.6% −3.3 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 Katanning, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Katanning Population

3,637 residents at the 2021 Census.

Katanning Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$698/wk
$36,296 per year
Ranked 5,526 of 14,663
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
Ranked 7,374 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,005/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Katanning Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,308/wk
Median rent $200/wk
Rent to income 15.3%

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

Median rent in Katanning against your income

About $5,668 a month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,108/wk
Rent share 15.3%

Katanning Schools

5
schools nearby
3
government
911
avg ICSEA score
831
total students
St Patrick's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 116 students
983
ICSEA
Braeside Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 126 students
930
ICSEA
Katanning Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 355 students
886
ICSEA
Katanning Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 234 students
846
ICSEA
Alta-1 College - Katanning Campus Independent
Secondary

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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Katanning, Western Australia: 33.6843°S, 117.5683°E

Katanning Schools (5)

People in Katanning

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (1,860) Female 48.8% (1,776)

Population Density

27
people per km²
3,637 people · 136.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,595
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

Myanmar
3.7%
New Zealand
3.5%
England
3.0%
Thailand
2.0%
South Africa
1.2%
Philippines
1.0%
Malaysia
0.9%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
5.8%
Afrikaans
1.1%
Mandarin
0.8%
Italian
0.6%
Filipino
0.5%
Indonesian
0.4%
Malayalam
0.3%

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

Ancestry

Australian
32.1%
English
31.5%
Australian Aboriginal
8.5%
Scottish
5.7%
Irish
5.1%
Italian
3.5%
German
3.2%
Maori
3.0%
Dutch
1.6%
Filipino
1.3%
Chinese
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
34.3%
Not stated
12.2%
Catholic
11.7%
Baptist
10.5%
Islam
9.3%
Anglican
8.1%
Christian (other)
3.4%
Buddhism
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

9.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.7% 1,345
Separated
3.2% 95
Divorced
6.9% 203
Widowed
6.3% 184
Never married
37.9% 1,114

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.0%
Couple: no children
32.1%
One parent: children under 15
10.9%
Couple: no children under 15
9.9%
One parent: no children under 15
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.6%
2 persons
34.6%
3 persons
13.6%
4 persons
11.1%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Katanning

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,317 occupied private dwellings in Katanning at the 2021 Census, 32.2% were rented, 31.5% owned outright and 30.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.4% 32 dwellings
Owned outright
31.5% 415 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.8% 405 dwellings
Rented
32.2% 424 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.0% 40 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.7%
2 bedrooms
17.8%
3 bedrooms
48.9%
4 bedrooms
26.2%
5 bedrooms
3.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.8%
$300-$449/mo
4.3%
$450-$599/mo
6.8%
$600-$799/mo
14.7%
$800-$999/mo
17.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
11.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
0.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.1%
1 vehicle
35.0%
2 vehicles
35.5%
3 vehicles
13.1%
4+ vehicles
8.3%

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

Work, income and education in Katanning

Employment

Employed full-time
38.4% 966 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 504 people
Unemployed
3.7% 92 people
Not in labour force
37.9% 953 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
21.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.1%
Labourers
15.9%
Community & Personal Service
14.4%
Clerical & Administrative
9.5%
Managers
8.1%
Sales Workers
5.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.6%
$4,000+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
12.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.2%
Car (passenger)
9.1%
Did not go to work
6.6%
Bus
4.4%
Walked only
4.3%
Other
1.2%
Truck
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Bicycle
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%

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
51.2%
Bachelor Degree
19.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.2%
Certificate I/II
7.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%
Postgraduate Degree
3.3%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
20.6%
Management & Commerce
15.0%
Education
14.3%
Society & Culture
11.5%
Agriculture & Environment
10.3%
Health
10.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Information Technology
1.8%
Creative Arts
1.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.9%
Secondary: Government
29.3%
Vocational Education
14.1%
Pre-school
8.6%
Primary: Catholic
5.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.6%

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
83.6%
Has need for assistance
5.5%
Need for assistance not stated
10.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
286
Arthritis
143
Asthma
119
Diabetes
115
Heart disease
85
Lung condition
49
Stroke
44
Cancer
43
Kidney disease
35
Dementia
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 331
Did not provide
87.2% 2,250

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.2% 525
Not a volunteer
79.8% 2,072

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 4
Previously served
2.4% 62
Never served
97.5% 2,558

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.9%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
26.7%
3 children
20.0%
4 children
10.7%
5+ children
2.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
30
1961: 1970
56
1971: 1980
44
1981: 1990
60
1991: 2000
43
2001: 2010
228
2011: 2015
111
2016
31
2017
18
2018
53
2019
20
2020
25
2021
40

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

Population Mobility

15.7%
moved in the last year
38.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,679
Moved: same area (SA2)
247
Moved from WA
186
Moved from overseas
38
Moved from QLD
9
Moved from SA
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5: 14 hours
24.5%
15: 29 hours
12.4%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.0%
Step family: no other children
10.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.6%
Other couple: children only
1.9%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Katanning

What is the population of Katanning WA?

The population of Katanning WA is 3,637 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 27 people per km². Katanning is ranked #2,075 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Katanning?

The median personal income in Katanning WA is $698 per week, or $36,296 per year. The median household income is $1,308 per week. Family income is $1,595 per week. Katanning is ranked #5,526 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Katanning?

Median rent in Katanning WA is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rent represents 15.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Katanning ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Katanning?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Katanning WA is $1,005. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Katanning?

The median age in Katanning WA is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Katanning a good suburb to live in?

Katanning is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,637. The median income is $698/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.3% 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: 50742. All dollar figures in AUD.