Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Malabaine

51 km²

Malabaine is characterised by a notably older population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

📍 Malabaine, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population51—since 2011 Median age57 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.9%People aged 65 and over35.3%Children under 1511.8%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Malabaine, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 46%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Children (0–14) (15%).

Seniors (65+)35.3%

Older adults (45–64)21.6%

Children (0–14)11.8%

Young adults (25–44)7.8%

Marital status

In Malabaine, the largest group is Married at 79%, followed by Divorced (13%) and Never married (8%).

Married79%
Divorced13%
Never married8%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Malabaine, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (8%) and Philippines (8%).

Australia60.8%

England5.9%

Philippines5.9%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Malabaine, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only74.5%

Religion

People with no religion27.5%

Religious affiliation

In Malabaine, the largest group is Christianity at 67%, followed by No religion (33%).

Christianity67%
No religion33%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1246.3%

Highest year of school

In Malabaine, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 11 (15%).

Year 1246.3%

Year 1026.8%

Year 1114.6%

Year 9 or below9.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$899—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,625—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,249—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week24.4%

Household income distribution

In Malabaine, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 63%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (38%).

$650–$1,49927.8%

$1,500–$2,99916.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.5%People with a mental health condition11.8%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Malabaine, the largest group is Mental health at 26%, followed by Asthma (22%) and Heart disease (22%).

Mental health11.8%

Asthma9.8%

Heart disease9.8%

Other condition7.8%

Diabetes5.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.0%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid12.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6—since 2011 One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Malabaine, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (50%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children50%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$228—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Malabaine, the largest group is Owned outright at 56%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (22%) and Rented (22%).

Owned outright56%
Owned with a mortgage22%
Rented22%

Types of homes

In Malabaine, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Malabaine, the largest group is Worked at home at 77%, followed by Car (driver) (23%).

Worked at home45.5%

Car (driver)13.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years18.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation53.7%Employed full-time86.4%

Industries people work in

In Malabaine, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, followed by Mining (21%) and Health care & social assistance (17%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing54.5%

Mining22.7%

Health care & social assistance18.2%

Retail trade13.6%

Occupations people work in

In Malabaine, the largest group is Managers at 37%, followed by Professionals (33%) and Sales workers (20%).

Managers50.0%

Professionals45.5%

Sales workers27.3%

Technicians & trades13.6%

Nearby areas

Muluckine Jennapullin Grass Valley Irishtown (WA)Northam Southern Brook Muresk Buckland (WA)

👥 Demographics & Identity