Sawyers Valley, WA: suburb profile

The population of Sawyers Valley WA is 1,001 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sawyers Valley is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in Sawyers Valley is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Sawyers Valley has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Sawyers Valley has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sawyers Valley is England. The most common religion is No religion (53.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sawyers Valley is $2,000.

Population
1,001
Census 2021
Median income
$767/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$440/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

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

Sawyers Valley vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Sawyers Valley is $767 a week, 5% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 404th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $120 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 23.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 46, 5 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.
MeasureSawyers ValleyTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$767/wk$806/wk −5%$766/wk
Household income$1,845/wk$1,722/wk +7%$1,637/wk
Rent$440/wk$320/wk +38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,759/mo +14%$1,733/mo
Median age4641 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.8%18.6% +5.2 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 Sawyers Valley, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Sawyers Valley Population

1,001 residents at the 2021 Census.

Sawyers Valley Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$767/wk
$39,884 per year
Ranked 4,186 of 14,663
Median Rent
$440/wk
$1,907 per month
Ranked 1,252 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Sawyers Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,845/wk
Median rent $440/wk
Rent to income 23.8%

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

Median rent in Sawyers Valley against your income

About $7,995 a month
Median rent $440/wk
Left after rent $1,405/wk
Rent share 23.8%

Sawyers Valley Map

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Sawyers Valley, Western Australia: 31.9631°S, 116.2444°E

Sawyers Valley

People in Sawyers Valley

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (514) Female 48.8% (489)

Population Density

5.9
people per km²
1,001 people · 169.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,101
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
11.1%
New Zealand
3.2%
United States of America
1.0%
Ireland
0.9%
Germany
0.7%
Wales
0.6%
Canada
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

German
0.9%
French
0.5%
Italian
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
47.8%
Australian
43.4%
Scottish
13.2%
Irish
10.1%
Italian
4.7%
German
2.9%
Dutch
2.4%
New Zealander
2.1%
Welsh
1.9%
Russian
1.0%
Indian
0.9%

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
53.0%
Anglican
13.7%
Catholic
11.9%
Not stated
8.0%
Christian (other)
3.6%
Baptist
1.9%
Uniting Church
1.5%
Othr Christian
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.2% 409
Separated
4.2% 35
Divorced
10.2% 85
Widowed
3.9% 32
Never married
32.5% 270

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.4%
Couple: no children
31.0%
Couple: no children under 15
19.9%
One parent: children under 15
5.8%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.8%
2 persons
39.5%
3 persons
19.3%
4 persons
14.8%
5 persons
6.3%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Sawyers Valley

Housing Tenure

Of the 354 occupied private dwellings in Sawyers Valley at the 2021 Census, 9.3% were rented, 42.1% owned outright and 49.7% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
42.1% 149 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
49.7% 176 dwellings
Rented
9.3% 33 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.7%
2 bedrooms
7.2%
3 bedrooms
34.7%
4 bedrooms
43.8%
5 bedrooms
9.4%
6+ bedrooms
3.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
5.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
19.7%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
19.4%

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

Work, income and education in Sawyers Valley

Employment

Employed full-time
38.3% 287 people
Employed part-time
22.6% 169 people
Unemployed
2.8% 21 people
Not in labour force
36.3% 272 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Managers
12.3%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%
Clerical & Administrative
9.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.5%
Labourers
4.3%
Sales Workers
3.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.7%
$1-$149/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.6%
Did not go to work
16.5%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Other
2.1%
Truck
1.9%
Bus
1.2%
Walked only
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.6%

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
47.0%
Bachelor Degree
21.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.1%
Postgraduate Degree
7.3%
Certificate I/II
4.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
24.8%
Management & Commerce
15.8%
Education
12.3%
Health
11.3%
Society & Culture
10.6%
Architecture & Building
6.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.8%
Agriculture & Environment
4.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.5%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Information Technology
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.3%
Secondary: Government
21.7%
Vocational Education
15.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.2%
Primary: Catholic
6.0%
Pre-school
6.0%
Secondary: Catholic
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
91.6%
Has need for assistance
4.8%
Need for assistance not stated
4.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
85
Asthma
41
Arthritis
36
Diabetes
28
Heart disease
27
Lung condition
20
Cancer
20
Stroke
11
Kidney disease
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 113
Did not provide
85.8% 683

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.0% 198
Not a volunteer
75.0% 593

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.9% 39
Never served
95.1% 756

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.0%
1 child
12.4%
2 children
36.7%
3 children
18.2%
4 children
9.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
48
1971: 1980
50
1981: 1990
35
1991: 2000
30
2001: 2010
22
2011: 2015
17
2018
4

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

Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
26.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
860
Moved from WA
59
Moved: same area (SA2)
23
Moved from overseas
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5: 14 hours
32.5%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
13.2%
Did not do domestic work
19.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
72.5%
Step family: no other children
22.9%
Blended family: no other children
2.3%
Intact family: other children present
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $782/wk Rent: $300/wk $140/wk less rent
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Income: $717/wk Rent: $335/wk $105/wk less rent
Beachlands
Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk $240/wk less rent
Beresford
Income: $868/wk Rent: $250/wk $190/wk less rent

Suburbs near Sawyers Valley

The closest suburb to Sawyers Valley is Mundaring, 8.7 km away.

Mundaring
8.7 km away · income $707/wk · rent $343/wk
Mount Helena
12.0 km away · income $824/wk · rent $380/wk
Chidlow
12.5 km away · income $818/wk · rent $380/wk
Stoneville
13.3 km away · income $871/wk · rent $389/wk
Glen Forrest
13.8 km away · income $876/wk · rent $380/wk
Parkerville
14.8 km away · income $923/wk · rent $425/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sawyers Valley

What is the population of Sawyers Valley WA?

The population of Sawyers Valley WA is 1,001 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 5.9 people per km². Sawyers Valley is ranked #3,980 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sawyers Valley?

The median personal income in Sawyers Valley WA is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year. The median household income is $1,845 per week. Family income is $2,101 per week. Sawyers Valley is ranked #4,186 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sawyers Valley?

Median rent in Sawyers Valley WA is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Sawyers Valley ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sawyers Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sawyers Valley WA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sawyers Valley?

The median age in Sawyers Valley WA is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sawyers Valley a good suburb to live in?

Sawyers Valley is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,001. The median income is $767/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% 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: 51328. All dollar figures in AUD.