San Remo, WA: suburb profile

The population of San Remo WA is 1,022 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in San Remo is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in San Remo is $398 per week ($1,725 per month). San Remo has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. San Remo has a population density of 1,268 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in San Remo is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in San Remo is $1,975.

Population
1,022
Census 2021
Median income
$700/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$398/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

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

San Remo vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in San Remo is $700 a week, 13% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 510th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $398 a week, $78 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 22.0% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 48, 7 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.
MeasureSan RemoTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$700/wk$806/wk −13%$766/wk
Household income$1,807/wk$1,722/wk +5%$1,637/wk
Rent$398/wk$320/wk +24%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,975/mo$1,759/mo +12%$1,733/mo
Median age4841 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.0%18.6% +3.4 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 San Remo, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

San Remo Population

1,022 residents at the 2021 Census.

San Remo Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$700/wk
$36,400 per year
Ranked 5,484 of 14,663
Median Rent
$398/wk
$1,725 per month
Ranked 2,177 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,975/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

San Remo Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,807/wk
Median rent $398/wk
Rent to income 22.0%

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

Median rent in San Remo against your income

About $7,830 a month
Median rent $398/wk
Left after rent $1,409/wk
Rent share 22.0%

San Remo Schools

14
schools nearby
10
government
994
avg ICSEA score
8,076
total students
Frederick Irwin Anglican School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,682 students
1072
ICSEA
Mandurah Baptist College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,383 students
1049
ICSEA
St Marcellin Catholic College Independent
Combined · PP-2 · 54 students
1046
ICSEA
Assumption Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 327 students
1020
ICSEA
Oakwood Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 973 students
1012
ICSEA
Madora Bay Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 276 students
1004
ICSEA
Meadow Springs Education Support Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 89 students
985
ICSEA
Coastal Lakes College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,145 students
975
ICSEA
John Tonkin College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 799 students
972
ICSEA
Lakelands Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 646 students
970
ICSEA
Meadow Springs Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 420 students
964
ICSEA
John Tonkin College Education Support Centre Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 32 students
939
ICSEA
North Mandurah Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 250 students
914
ICSEA
John Tonkin College - Tindale Campus Government
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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San Remo, Western Australia: 32.4897°S, 115.7446°E

San Remo Schools (14)

People in San Remo

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (508) Female 50.3% (514)

Population Density

1,268
people per km²
1,022 people · 0.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,273
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
13.7%
New Zealand
2.5%
South Africa
1.9%
Scotland
1.6%
Canada
0.9%
Wales
0.9%
France
0.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

French
0.9%
German
0.4%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Thai
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
51.6%
Australian
34.1%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
9.3%
Italian
4.6%
German
4.2%
Dutch
2.9%
Australian Aboriginal
2.2%
Spanish
1.4%
French
1.3%
Welsh
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
44.4%
Anglican
17.2%
Catholic
15.1%
Not stated
6.1%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Baptist
2.3%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.7% 493
Separated
2.9% 25
Divorced
9.4% 80
Widowed
4.4% 38
Never married
25.5% 218

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
36.3%
Couple: children under 15
34.9%
Couple: no children under 15
17.0%
One parent: children under 15
8.4%
One parent: no children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.1%
2 persons
41.4%
3 persons
13.1%
4 persons
18.0%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in San Remo

Housing Tenure

Of the 369 occupied private dwellings in San Remo at the 2021 Census, 14.9% were rented, 45.3% owned outright and 39.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
45.3% 167 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.0% 144 dwellings
Rented
14.9% 55 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 4 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
4.2%
3 bedrooms
24.6%
4 bedrooms
61.2%
5 bedrooms
10.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.3%
$300-$449/mo
5.3%
$800-$999/mo
2.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
27.1%
2 vehicles
45.4%
3 vehicles
16.4%
4+ vehicles
9.5%

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

Work, income and education in San Remo

Employment

Employed full-time
31.6% 241 people
Employed part-time
21.9% 167 people
Unemployed
3.7% 28 people
Not in labour force
42.8% 326 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.1%
Managers
17.7%
Community & Personal Service
11.2%
Clerical & Administrative
9.9%
Sales Workers
6.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%
Labourers
2.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
1.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$1-$149/wk
6.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500+/wk
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Did not go to work
19.0%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Train
2.6%
Other
1.6%
Bus
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

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
39.8%
Bachelor Degree
26.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.8%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.0%
Engineering
19.7%
Education
11.9%
Health
11.5%
Society & Culture
8.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.5%
Architecture & Building
7.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.7%
Information Technology
2.4%
Creative Arts
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
20.2%
Primary: Government
20.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
17.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
12.9%
Vocational Education
9.2%
Pre-school
8.6%
Secondary: Catholic
8.0%
Primary: Catholic
3.1%

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
90.7%
Has need for assistance
4.5%
Need for assistance not stated
5.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
70
Heart disease
44
Arthritis
35
Diabetes
34
Asthma
31
Cancer
27
Stroke
24
Lung condition
15
Kidney disease
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 95
Did not provide
88.1% 702

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.1% 145
Not a volunteer
81.9% 654

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.6% 37
Never served
95.4% 763

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.7%
1 child
5.9%
2 children
44.9%
3 children
18.1%
4 children
6.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
12
1961: 1970
31
1971: 1980
51
1981: 1990
29
1991: 2000
33
2001: 2010
76
2011: 2015
32
2016
8
2017
4
2019
13
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

15.9%
moved in the last year
39.7%
moved in the last 5 years
6.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
814
Moved from WA
97
Moved: same area (SA2)
34
Moved from overseas
11
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from QLD
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5: 14 hours
29.4%
15: 29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
24.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
71.1%
Step family: no other children
19.3%
Blended family: no other children
7.0%
Other couple: children only
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $692/wk Rent: $250/wk $148/wk less rent

Suburbs near San Remo

The closest suburb to San Remo is Meadow Springs, 0.9 km away.

Meadow Springs
0.9 km away · income $713/wk · rent $350/wk
Madora Bay
2.1 km away · income $948/wk · rent $370/wk
Silver Sands
2.2 km away · income $705/wk · rent $340/wk
Lakelands (WA)
3.3 km away · income $788/wk · rent $350/wk
Mandurah
4.1 km away · income $557/wk · rent $270/wk
Greenfields
4.4 km away · income $540/wk · rent $295/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Remo

What is the population of San Remo WA?

The population of San Remo WA is 1,022 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,268 people per km². San Remo is ranked #3,943 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in San Remo?

The median personal income in San Remo WA is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year. The median household income is $1,807 per week. Family income is $2,273 per week. San Remo is ranked #5,484 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in San Remo?

Median rent in San Remo WA is $398 per week ($1,725 per month). Rent represents 22.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. San Remo ranks #2,177 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in San Remo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in San Remo WA is $1,975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in San Remo?

The median age in San Remo WA is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is San Remo a good suburb to live in?

San Remo is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,022. The median income is $700/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.0% 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: 51323. All dollar figures in AUD.