Malaga, WA
By Lauren McCaleb · Reviewed by Dylan Duncan ·
Malaga at a glance
- Population (2021)
- 25
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly household income
- $1,749
- Coordinates
- -31.8568, 115.8975
Malaga demographics (2021 Census)
The figures below profile Malaga using the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census; every percentage is a share of a clearly stated Census count, so each one traces back to the source. At a glance, the largest age group is young adults (25–44) at 100%, 100% of homes are rented, and 20% of residents were born overseas.
Age profile
| Age group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0–14) | 0 | 0% |
| Youth (15–24) | 0 | 0% |
| Young adults (25–44) | 21 | 100% |
| Mid-life (45–64) | 0 | 0% |
| Seniors (65+) | 0 | 0% |
Share of the 21 people counted by age.
Housing and households
| Tenure | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Owned outright | 0 | 0% |
| Owned with a mortgage | 0 | 0% |
| Rented | 3 | 100% |
| Dwelling type | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houses | 5 | 100% |
| Townhouses & semis | 0 | 0% |
| Flats & apartments | 0 | 0% |
Tenure and dwelling shares are of the roughly 5 occupied private dwellings in Malaga.
- Median weekly rent
- $775
- Average household size
- 1.4 people
- Median weekly family income
- $7,000
- Median weekly personal income
- $1,350
Community and culture
- Born overseas
- 3 (20%)
- Speaks a language other than English at home
- 3 (20%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 0 (0%)
Work and education
- Completed Year 12
- 5 (24%)
- Labour-force participation
- 71.4%
- Employed full-time
- 9
- Employed part-time
- 0
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (General Community Profile, by Suburb and Locality). © Australian Bureau of Statistics, released under CC BY 4.0. How we group bands and derive each share is set out on our methodology page.
Weather and climate in Malaga
Based on 2014–2023 records, the warmest month in Malaga is January (average daytime high around 32.7°C) and the coolest is July (around 17°C). The area receives roughly 618 mm of rain across the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.7°C | 18.9°C | 25 mm |
| Feb | 32.2°C | 19°C | 21 mm |
| Mar | 29.6°C | 18°C | 36 mm |
| Apr | 25.2°C | 14.8°C | 43 mm |
| May | 21°C | 11.9°C | 66 mm |
| Jun | 18°C | 10.1°C | 87 mm |
| Jul | 17°C | 9.6°C | 118 mm |
| Aug | 17.6°C | 9.1°C | 101 mm |
| Sep | 19.7°C | 10°C | 50 mm |
| Oct | 23°C | 11.9°C | 37 mm |
| Nov | 27.2°C | 14.5°C | 26 mm |
| Dec | 31°C | 17.2°C | 8 mm |
Climate normals, 2014–2023 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
Common questions about Malaga
Where is Malaga?
Malaga is a suburb of Western Australia, Australia.
What is the population of Malaga?
At the 2021 Census, Malaga had a population of about 25.
What is the weather like in Malaga?
Malaga has average daytime highs of about 24.5°C and overnight lows of about 13.7°C, with roughly 618 mm of rain across the year (based on 2014–2023 climate normals).
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