Warnbro, WA: suburb profile

The population of Warnbro WA is 10,828 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Warnbro is $684 per week ($35,568 per year). Median rent in Warnbro is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Warnbro has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Warnbro has a population density of 779 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Warnbro is England. The most common religion is No religion (53.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warnbro is $1,517.

Population
10,828
Census 2021
Median income
$684/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Warnbro vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Warnbro is $684 a week, 15% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 526th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, the same as the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 21.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 38, 3 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.
MeasureWarnbroTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$684/wk$806/wk −15%$766/wk
Household income$1,503/wk$1,722/wk −13%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$320/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,759/mo −14%$1,733/mo
Median age3841 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.3%18.6% +2.7 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 Warnbro, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Warnbro Population

10,828 residents at the 2021 Census.

Warnbro Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$684/wk
$35,568 per year
Ranked 5,766 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Warnbro Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,503/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 21.3%

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

Median rent in Warnbro against your income

About $6,513 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,183/wk
Rent share 21.3%

Warnbro Schools

16
schools nearby
10
government
955
avg ICSEA score
4,409
total students
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 408 students
1029
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
Endeavour Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 387 students
957
ICSEA
Port Kennedy Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 362 students
956
ICSEA
Rockingham Lakes Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 450 students
952
ICSEA
Warnbro Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 233 students
948
ICSEA
Koorana Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 377 students
936
ICSEA
Peel Language Development School Government
Primary · K-3 · 265 students
935
ICSEA
Warnbro Community High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 815 students
933
ICSEA
Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 94 students
919
ICSEA
Endeavour Education Support Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 92 students
895
ICSEA
Rockingham Montessori School - Port Kennedy Campus (Primary) Independent
Primary
Alta-1 College - Bessemer Road Campus Independent
Secondary
Rockingham Montessori School - Port Kennedy Campus (Secondary) Independent
Secondary

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

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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Warnbro, Western Australia: 32.3507°S, 115.7667°E

Warnbro Schools (16)

People in Warnbro

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (5,339) Female 50.7% (5,487)

Population Density

779
people per km²
10,828 people · 13.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,784
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
11.5%
New Zealand
4.7%
Scotland
1.5%
South Africa
1.3%
Philippines
1.0%
Thailand
0.6%
Ireland
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Thai
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.5%
Tagalog
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
German
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Italian
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
48.4%
Australian
36.0%
Scottish
10.7%
Irish
9.2%
Australian Aboriginal
3.6%
German
3.4%
Italian
2.9%
Maori
2.8%
Dutch
2.6%
New Zealander
1.5%
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
53.0%
Catholic
13.6%
Anglican
12.1%
Not stated
7.1%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%
Baptist
1.4%
Uniting Church
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.4% 3,560
Separated
4.7% 407
Divorced
11.0% 948
Widowed
4.3% 369
Never married
38.6% 3,325

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.0%
Couple: no children
25.4%
Couple: no children under 15
14.9%
One parent: children under 15
14.1%
One parent: no children under 15
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
34.5%
3 persons
17.4%
4 persons
15.1%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Warnbro

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,941 occupied private dwellings in Warnbro at the 2021 Census, 26.3% were rented, 26.0% owned outright and 45.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 30 dwellings
Owned outright
26.0% 1,025 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.6% 1,798 dwellings
Rented
26.3% 1,038 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 51 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
2.9%
3 bedrooms
32.8%
4 bedrooms
55.9%
5 bedrooms
6.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
4.2%
$800-$999/mo
5.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.0%
1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
39.9%
3 vehicles
13.8%
4+ vehicles
7.3%

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

Work, income and education in Warnbro

Employment

Employed full-time
36.6% 2,865 people
Employed part-time
19.5% 1,526 people
Unemployed
5.4% 424 people
Not in labour force
38.4% 3,005 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
26.2%
Professionals
17.4%
Community & Personal Service
16.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.2%
Labourers
8.5%
Managers
8.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.4%
Sales Workers
5.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.3%
$4,000+/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.5%
Did not go to work
14.8%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Other
2.2%
Train
2.1%
Bus
2.1%
Walked only
1.2%
Truck
0.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.3%

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
55.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Bachelor Degree
15.9%
Certificate I/II
4.8%
Postgraduate Degree
3.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
26.5%
Management & Commerce
17.2%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Health
10.1%
Education
9.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.2%
Architecture & Building
7.0%
Creative Arts
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Information Technology
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.5%
Secondary: Government
22.9%
Vocational Education
11.8%
Pre-school
7.9%
Primary: Catholic
6.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.8%
Secondary: Catholic
5.5%

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
88.3%
Has need for assistance
6.5%
Need for assistance not stated
5.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,378
Asthma
473
Arthritis
400
Diabetes
343
Heart disease
265
Lung condition
260
Cancer
148
Stroke
132
Kidney disease
107
Dementia
26

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.5% 1,090
Did not provide
86.5% 6,994

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.5% 1,016
Not a volunteer
87.5% 7,097

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.9% 72
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 18
Previously served
5.7% 460
Never served
93.2% 7,590

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.2%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
29.9%
3 children
18.4%
4 children
8.4%
5+ children
3.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
33
1951: 1960
75
1961: 1970
488
1971: 1980
359
1981: 1990
414
1991: 2000
345
2001: 2010
625
2011: 2015
361
2016
41
2017
41
2018
24
2019
44
2020
14
2021
15

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

Population Mobility

12.9%
moved in the last year
35.8%
moved in the last 5 years
8.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,848
Moved from WA
989
Moved: same area (SA2)
121
Moved from overseas
58
Moved from VIC
41
Moved from QLD
33
Moved from NSW
29
Moved from SA
8
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.1%
5: 14 hours
27.9%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
27.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
71.7%
Step family: no other children
19.0%
Blended family: no other children
6.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.4%
Other couple: children only
0.8%
Step family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Warnbro

The closest suburb to Warnbro is Port Kennedy, 3.0 km away.

Port Kennedy
3.0 km away · income $755/wk · rent $350/wk
Waikiki
4.0 km away · income $740/wk · rent $320/wk
Safety Bay
6.0 km away · income $704/wk · rent $310/wk
Secret Harbour
6.3 km away · income $967/wk · rent $380/wk
Cooloongup
6.3 km away · income $596/wk · rent $300/wk
Baldivis
6.6 km away · income $941/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warnbro

What is the population of Warnbro WA?

The population of Warnbro WA is 10,828 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 779 people per km². Warnbro is ranked #552 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Warnbro?

The median personal income in Warnbro WA is $684 per week, or $35,568 per year. The median household income is $1,503 per week. Family income is $1,784 per week. Warnbro is ranked #5,766 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Warnbro?

Median rent in Warnbro WA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Warnbro ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Warnbro?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warnbro WA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Warnbro?

The median age in Warnbro WA is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Warnbro a good suburb to live in?

Warnbro is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 10,828. The median income is $684/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 51534. All dollar figures in AUD.