Martin, WA: suburb profile

The population of Martin WA is 1,854 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Martin is $859 per week ($44,668 per year). Median rent in Martin is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Martin has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Martin has a population density of 65 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Martin is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Martin is $2,167.

Population
1,854
Census 2021
Median income
$859/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Martin vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Martin is $859 a week, 7% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 287th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $40 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 18.1% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 40, 1 year 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.
MeasureMartinTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$859/wk$806/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$1,987/wk$1,722/wk +15%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$320/wk +13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,759/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age4041 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.1%18.6% −0.5 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 Martin, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Martin Population

1,854 residents at the 2021 Census.

Martin Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$859/wk
$44,668 per year
Ranked 2,643 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Martin Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,987/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 18.1%

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

Median rent in Martin against your income

About $8,610 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,627/wk
Rent share 18.1%

Martin Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1004
avg ICSEA score
1,018
total students
Lumen Christi College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,018 students
1004
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Martin, with a map

Martin Map

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Martin, Western Australia: 32.0744°S, 116.0444°E

Martin Schools (1)

People in Martin

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (917) Female 50.5% (934)

Population Density

65
people per km²
1,854 people · 28.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,231
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
5.7%
Philippines
3.0%
New Zealand
2.9%
India
2.3%
Netherlands
1.9%
South Africa
1.4%
Italy
1.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
2.3%
Italian
1.2%
Hindi
1.1%
Mandarin
0.8%
Sinhalese
0.8%
Punjabi
0.7%
Tamil
0.7%

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

Ancestry

English
36.1%
Australian
32.1%
Irish
7.1%
Scottish
6.2%
Dutch
4.0%
Italian
4.0%
Filipino
3.7%
Indian
2.9%
German
2.4%
Chinese
1.8%
South African
1.4%

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
35.7%
Catholic
20.1%
Not stated
9.4%
Anglican
9.1%
Islam
4.6%
Christian (other)
3.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.0%
Buddhism
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.4% 765
Separated
4.0% 59
Divorced
7.9% 118
Widowed
8.1% 120
Never married
28.7% 427

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.3%
Couple: no children
25.8%
Couple: no children under 15
16.9%
One parent: children under 15
7.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.9%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
16.3%
5 persons
9.7%
6+ persons
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Martin

Housing Tenure

Of the 607 occupied private dwellings in Martin at the 2021 Census, 10.2% were rented, 29.5% owned outright and 54.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.4% 27 dwellings
Owned outright
29.5% 179 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
54.5% 331 dwellings
Rented
10.2% 62 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 9 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.3%
2 bedrooms
6.7%
3 bedrooms
28.4%
4 bedrooms
52.4%
5 bedrooms
9.0%
6+ bedrooms
2.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
1.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
34.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.7%
1 vehicle
23.7%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Work, income and education in Martin

Employment

Employed full-time
42.9% 561 people
Employed part-time
22.0% 288 people
Unemployed
3.1% 40 people
Not in labour force
32.1% 420 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
20.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.8%
Community & Personal Service
15.5%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Managers
12.5%
Labourers
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.4%
Sales Workers
3.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%
$4,000+/wk
13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.4%
Did not go to work
11.9%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Walked only
3.0%
Train
2.0%
Other
1.8%
Truck
1.6%
Bicycle
0.4%
Bus
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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
43.2%
Bachelor Degree
25.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Postgraduate Degree
5.7%
Certificate I/II
2.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
24.0%
Management & Commerce
18.5%
Health
13.3%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Education
9.1%
Architecture & Building
8.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%
Information Technology
2.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.4%
Secondary: Catholic
14.0%
Vocational Education
12.8%
Secondary: Government
11.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
11.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.0%
Pre-school
9.4%
Primary: Catholic
7.7%

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
86.0%
Has need for assistance
5.8%
Need for assistance not stated
8.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
119
Asthma
58
Arthritis
51
Heart disease
48
Diabetes
39
Lung condition
26
Cancer
23
Kidney disease
21
Stroke
14
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 193
Did not provide
85.6% 1,149

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.5% 208
Not a volunteer
84.5% 1,135

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.3% 31
Never served
97.7% 1,318

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
1 child
10.5%
2 children
31.2%
3 children
21.0%
4 children
7.2%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
43
1961: 1970
83
1971: 1980
47
1981: 1990
62
1991: 2000
33
2001: 2010
145
2011: 2015
115
2016
13
2017
15
2018
7
2019
12
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

8.1%
moved in the last year
35.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,546
Moved from WA
116
Moved: same area (SA2)
10
Moved from overseas
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
28.0%
15: 29 hours
12.9%
30+ hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
75.0%
Step family: no other children
17.8%
Blended family: no other children
4.7%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%
Step family: other children present
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Gledhow
Income: $700/wk Rent: $310/wk $50/wk less rent

Suburbs near Martin

The closest suburb to Martin is Gosnells, 4.9 km away.

Gosnells
4.9 km away · income $635/wk · rent $290/wk
Kelmscott
4.9 km away · income $682/wk · rent $290/wk
Camillo
5.8 km away · income $610/wk · rent $280/wk
Maddington
5.9 km away · income $636/wk · rent $300/wk
Roleystone
6.4 km away · income $871/wk · rent $350/wk
Champion Lakes
7.1 km away · income $766/wk · rent $355/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Martin

What is the population of Martin WA?

The population of Martin WA is 1,854 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 65 people per km². Martin is ranked #3,132 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Martin?

The median personal income in Martin WA is $859 per week, or $44,668 per year. The median household income is $1,987 per week. Family income is $2,231 per week. Martin is ranked #2,643 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Martin?

Median rent in Martin WA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Martin ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Martin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Martin WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Martin?

The median age in Martin WA is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Martin a good suburb to live in?

Martin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,854. The median income is $859/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 50911. All dollar figures in AUD.