Rangeway, WA: suburb profile

The population of Rangeway WA is 1,871 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rangeway is $515 per week ($26,780 per year). Median rent in Rangeway is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rangeway has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Rangeway has a population density of 1,031 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rangeway is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rangeway is $910.

Population
1,871
Census 2021
Median income
$515/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$200/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

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

Rangeway vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Rangeway is $515 a week, 36% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 666th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $120 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 21.7% 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.
MeasureRangewayTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$515/wk$806/wk −36%$766/wk
Household income$921/wk$1,722/wk −47%$1,637/wk
Rent$200/wk$320/wk −38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$910/mo$1,759/mo −48%$1,733/mo
Median age3641 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.7%18.6% +3.1 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 Rangeway, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Rangeway Population

1,871 residents at the 2021 Census.

Rangeway Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$515/wk
$26,780 per year
Ranked 8,057 of 14,663
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
Ranked 7,374 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$910/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Rangeway Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $921/wk
Median rent $200/wk
Rent to income 21.7%

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

Median rent in Rangeway against your income

About $3,991 a month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $721/wk
Rent share 21.7%

Rangeway Schools

14
schools nearby
9
government
915
avg ICSEA score
6,299
total students
Geraldton Grammar School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 693 students
1073
ICSEA
Nagle Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,209 students
1017
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 394 students
1008
ICSEA
Geraldton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 397 students
990
ICSEA
Wandina Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 449 students
978
ICSEA
Mount Tarcoola Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 390 students
938
ICSEA
St John's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 180 students
921
ICSEA
Holland Street School Government
Combined · K-12 · 70 students
920
ICSEA
Champion Bay Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 847 students
914
ICSEA
Allendale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 363 students
893
ICSEA
Geraldton Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 786 students
883
ICSEA
Beachlands Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 154 students
801
ICSEA
Geraldton Flexible School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 106 students
763
ICSEA
Rangeway Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 261 students
712
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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Rangeway, Western Australia: 28.7876°S, 114.6301°E

Rangeway Schools (14)

People in Rangeway

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (909) Female 51.3% (959)

Population Density

1,031
people per km²
1,871 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,144
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
2.6%
New Zealand
1.6%
Philippines
1.3%
Italy
0.5%
Malaysia
0.4%
Indonesia
0.4%
South Africa
0.4%

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
1.2%
Tagalog
1.1%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.9%
Italian
0.6%
Mandarin
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Urdu
0.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian
34.8%
English
30.1%
Australian Aboriginal
21.2%
Irish
5.9%
Scottish
5.5%
Italian
3.1%
German
2.8%
Filipino
2.1%
Dutch
1.2%
Maori
0.9%
New Zealander
0.5%

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
42.1%
Not stated
20.0%
Catholic
17.5%
Anglican
8.1%
Christian (other)
1.7%
Uniting Church
1.5%
Pentecostal
1.4%
Baptist
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

22.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
29.3% 425
Separated
5.5% 80
Divorced
8.9% 129
Widowed
6.0% 87
Never married
50.3% 731

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

One parent: children under 15
27.2%
Couple: children under 15
27.0%
Couple: no children
23.5%
One parent: no children under 15
12.2%
Couple: no children under 15
10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.9%
2 persons
30.6%
3 persons
13.3%
4 persons
10.7%
5 persons
5.4%
6+ persons
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Rangeway

Housing Tenure

Of the 632 occupied private dwellings in Rangeway at the 2021 Census, 36.2% were rented, 28.3% owned outright and 31.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.1% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
28.3% 179 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.0% 196 dwellings
Rented
36.2% 229 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.7% 17 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.6%
2 bedrooms
10.1%
3 bedrooms
72.6%
4 bedrooms
13.6%
5 bedrooms
2.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.1%
$300-$449/mo
7.5%
$450-$599/mo
3.8%
$600-$799/mo
17.7%
$800-$999/mo
14.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
3.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.0%
1 vehicle
45.4%
2 vehicles
29.3%
3 vehicles
10.7%
4+ vehicles
4.5%

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

Work, income and education in Rangeway

Employment

Employed full-time
23.1% 265 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 229 people
Unemployed
7.8% 89 people
Not in labour force
49.1% 562 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.0%
Labourers
16.2%
Community & Personal Service
15.5%
Professionals
11.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.1%
Sales Workers
9.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.9%
Managers
6.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
3.0%
$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.4%
$4,000+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
10.5%
$300-$399/wk
9.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Did not go to work
13.2%
Car (passenger)
8.1%
Bus
2.3%
Bicycle
1.5%
Truck
1.2%
Other
1.0%
Walked only
0.8%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
38.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
36.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%

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
63.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.9%
Certificate I/II
10.5%
Bachelor Degree
10.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.1%
Postgraduate Degree
0.7%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
25.5%
Management & Commerce
17.1%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Architecture & Building
9.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.0%
Health
6.8%
Education
6.5%
Agriculture & Environment
3.8%
Creative Arts
3.4%
Information Technology
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.9%
Secondary: Government
25.3%
Vocational Education
11.2%
Primary: Catholic
10.9%
Pre-school
9.9%
Secondary: Catholic
2.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%
Secondary: 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
74.2%
Has need for assistance
6.6%
Need for assistance not stated
19.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
218
Diabetes
76
Arthritis
71
Asthma
70
Lung condition
69
Heart disease
47
Kidney disease
28
Stroke
27
Cancer
23
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 138
Did not provide
88.3% 1,043

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.0% 142
Not a volunteer
88.0% 1,045

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.2% 38
Never served
96.8% 1,157

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.5%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
26.7%
3 children
17.9%
4 children
12.2%
5+ children
6.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
10
1961: 1970
24
1971: 1980
22
1981: 1990
16
1991: 2000
8
2001: 2010
34
2011: 2015
18
2016
3
2017
3
2018
3
2019
6
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
34.9%
moved in the last 5 years
14.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,271
Moved from WA
135
Moved: same area (SA2)
35
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5: 14 hours
25.0%
15: 29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
35.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
63.5%
Step family: no other children
20.9%
Blended family: no other children
7.8%
Intact family: other children present
5.2%
Other couple: children only
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Fitzroy Crossing
Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk $100/wk less rent
Dampier Peninsula
Income: $416/wk Rent: $120/wk $80/wk less rent
Halls Creek (WA)
Income: $452/wk Rent: $125/wk $75/wk less rent

Suburbs near Rangeway

The closest suburb to Rangeway is Mount Tarcoola, 1.2 km away.

Mount Tarcoola
1.2 km away · income $902/wk · rent $300/wk
Wonthella
2.1 km away · income $615/wk · rent $230/wk
Utakarra
2.2 km away · income $631/wk · rent $240/wk
Geraldton
2.3 km away · income $645/wk · rent $220/wk
Tarcoola Beach
2.7 km away · income $1,027/wk · rent $300/wk
Beachlands
2.8 km away · income $735/wk · rent $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rangeway

What is the population of Rangeway WA?

The population of Rangeway WA is 1,871 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,031 people per km². Rangeway is ranked #3,124 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rangeway?

The median personal income in Rangeway WA is $515 per week, or $26,780 per year. The median household income is $921 per week. Family income is $1,144 per week. Rangeway is ranked #8,057 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rangeway?

Median rent in Rangeway WA is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rent represents 21.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Rangeway ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rangeway?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rangeway WA is $910. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rangeway?

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

Is Rangeway a good suburb to live in?

Rangeway is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,871. The median income is $515/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.7% 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: 51280. All dollar figures in AUD.