Waikiki, WA: suburb profile

The population of Waikiki WA is 12,453 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waikiki is $740 per week ($38,480 per year). Median rent in Waikiki is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Waikiki has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Waikiki has a population density of 1,216 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Waikiki is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waikiki is $1,600.

Population
12,453
Census 2021
Median income
$740/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

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

Waikiki vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Waikiki is $740 a week, 8% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 451st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, the same as the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.9% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 39, 2 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.
MeasureWaikikiTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$740/wk$806/wk −8%$766/wk
Household income$1,611/wk$1,722/wk −6%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$320/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,759/mo −9%$1,733/mo
Median age3941 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.9%18.6% +1.2 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 Waikiki, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Waikiki Population

12,453 residents at the 2021 Census.

Waikiki Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$740/wk
$38,480 per year
Ranked 4,735 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Waikiki Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,611/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 19.9%

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

Median rent in Waikiki against your income

About $6,981 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,291/wk
Rent share 19.9%

Waikiki Schools

15
schools nearby
13
government
957
avg ICSEA score
6,734
total students
South Coast Baptist College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,355 students
1047
ICSEA
Living Waters Lutheran College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 834 students
1023
ICSEA
Koorana Education Support Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 92 students
979
ICSEA
Malibu School Government
Combined · K-12 · 114 students
967
ICSEA
Safety Bay Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,148 students
966
ICSEA
Charthouse Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 451 students
965
ICSEA
Waikiki Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 291 students
958
ICSEA
Warnbro Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 233 students
948
ICSEA
Koorana Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 377 students
936
ICSEA
Warnbro Community High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 815 students
933
ICSEA
Bungaree Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 233 students
927
ICSEA
East Waikiki Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 385 students
919
ICSEA
Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 94 students
919
ICSEA
Cooloongup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 312 students
913
ICSEA
Peel Language Development School - Bungaree Campus Government
Primary

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

All schools near Waikiki, with a map

Waikiki Map

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Waikiki, Western Australia: 32.3150°S, 115.7668°E

Waikiki Schools (15)

People in Waikiki

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (6,143) Female 50.7% (6,313)

Population Density

1,216
people per km²
12,453 people · 10.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,935
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
11.7%
New Zealand
4.6%
Philippines
1.8%
South Africa
1.7%
Scotland
1.6%
India
0.6%
Ireland
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.7%
Tagalog
0.7%
Filipino
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Thai
0.4%
German
0.4%
Serbian
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
46.9%
Australian
33.7%
Scottish
10.2%
Irish
9.2%
Australian Aboriginal
3.0%
German
2.8%
Italian
2.6%
Maori
2.5%
Dutch
2.3%
Filipino
2.1%
New Zealander
1.5%

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
49.0%
Catholic
15.6%
Anglican
12.4%
Not stated
7.7%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Baptist
1.9%
Uniting Church
1.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.4% 4,602
Separated
4.1% 409
Divorced
9.4% 935
Widowed
4.6% 458
Never married
35.4% 3,514

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.5%
Couple: no children
25.9%
Couple: no children under 15
16.3%
One parent: children under 15
10.9%
One parent: no children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
34.6%
3 persons
17.0%
4 persons
15.2%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Waikiki

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,516 occupied private dwellings in Waikiki at the 2021 Census, 23.0% were rented, 28.9% owned outright and 46.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 30 dwellings
Owned outright
28.9% 1,305 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.1% 2,082 dwellings
Rented
23.0% 1,038 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 64 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.6%
2 bedrooms
2.4%
3 bedrooms
33.1%
4 bedrooms
57.1%
5 bedrooms
6.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
4.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.2%
1 vehicle
33.2%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3 vehicles
14.6%
4+ vehicles
7.2%

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

Work, income and education in Waikiki

Employment

Employed full-time
37.5% 3,346 people
Employed part-time
21.0% 1,874 people
Unemployed
5.0% 443 people
Not in labour force
36.5% 3,260 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
24.8%
Professionals
19.3%
Community & Personal Service
16.1%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Managers
9.6%
Labourers
7.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.8%
Sales Workers
5.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.1%
$3,500+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.4%
Did not go to work
16.3%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Train
2.7%
Other
2.3%
Bus
2.0%
Walked only
0.8%
Truck
0.7%
Bicycle
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.6%

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
51.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.7%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%
Certificate I/II
4.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.3%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
27.1%
Management & Commerce
16.1%
Society & Culture
13.5%
Health
11.0%
Education
9.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Information Technology
2.8%
Creative Arts
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.6%
Secondary: Government
24.0%
Vocational Education
12.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.0%
Pre-school
6.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%
Primary: Catholic
5.3%
Secondary: Catholic
5.3%

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
87.9%
Has need for assistance
5.5%
Need for assistance not stated
6.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,333
Arthritis
436
Asthma
435
Diabetes
371
Heart disease
299
Lung condition
265
Cancer
173
Kidney disease
125
Stroke
100
Dementia
26

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.7% 1,171
Did not provide
87.3% 8,064

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.3% 1,142
Not a volunteer
87.7% 8,117

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.5% 140
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 28
Previously served
5.6% 517
Never served
92.6% 8,601

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.5%
1 child
13.1%
2 children
31.1%
3 children
19.0%
4 children
7.9%
5+ children
2.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
29
1951: 1960
105
1961: 1970
498
1971: 1980
418
1981: 1990
467
1991: 2000
443
2001: 2010
927
2011: 2015
607
2016
50
2017
56
2018
42
2019
60
2020
23
2021
5

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

Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
33.1%
moved in the last 5 years
7.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
10,303
Moved from WA
909
Moved: same area (SA2)
165
Moved from NSW
40
Moved from overseas
36
Moved from QLD
34
Moved from VIC
29
Moved from SA
15
Moved from TAS
11
Moved from NT
10
Moved from ACT
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.1%
5: 14 hours
27.6%
15: 29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
29.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
72.8%
Step family: no other children
19.1%
Blended family: no other children
5.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.5%
Other couple: children only
0.8%
Step family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Midland
Income: $716/wk Rent: $295/wk $25/wk less rent
Usher
Income: $686/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent
Middle Swan
Income: $670/wk Rent: $310/wk $10/wk less rent
Katanning
Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk $120/wk less rent
Merredin
Income: $756/wk Rent: $220/wk $100/wk less rent
Orelia
Income: $637/wk Rent: $250/wk $70/wk less rent
Carey Park
Income: $592/wk Rent: $270/wk $50/wk less rent
Boddington
Income: $838/wk Rent: $280/wk $40/wk less rent

Suburbs near Waikiki

The closest suburb to Waikiki is Cooloongup, 2.4 km away.

Cooloongup
2.4 km away · income $596/wk · rent $300/wk
Hillman
3.6 km away · income $599/wk · rent $300/wk
Safety Bay
3.8 km away · income $704/wk · rent $310/wk
Warnbro
4.0 km away · income $684/wk · rent $320/wk
Rockingham (WA)
4.5 km away · income $671/wk · rent $300/wk
Shoalwater (WA)
5.8 km away · income $679/wk · rent $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waikiki

What is the population of Waikiki WA?

The population of Waikiki WA is 12,453 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,216 people per km². Waikiki is ranked #415 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Waikiki?

The median personal income in Waikiki WA is $740 per week, or $38,480 per year. The median household income is $1,611 per week. Family income is $1,935 per week. Waikiki is ranked #4,735 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Waikiki?

Median rent in Waikiki WA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Waikiki ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Waikiki?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waikiki WA is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waikiki?

The median age in Waikiki WA is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waikiki a good suburb to live in?

Waikiki is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 12,453. The median income is $740/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 51502. All dollar figures in AUD.