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South Wharf VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Wharf, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Wharf VIC is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Wharf is $1,361 per week ($70,772 per year). Median rent in South Wharf is $622 per week ($2,695 per month). South Wharf has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. South Wharf has a population density of 244.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Wharf is Afghanistan. The most common religion is Islam (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Wharf is $2,167.
There were 559 recorded offences in South Wharf in 2025-25, a rate of 7873 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (309 offences).
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South Wharf Population
South Wharf Median Income & Rent
South Wharf Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
South Wharf Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Wharf Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Wharf Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Wharf Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Wharf Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Wharf Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Wharf Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Wharf Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Wharf Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Wharf Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Wharf Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Wharf Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Wharf Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Wharf Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Wharf Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Wharf How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Wharf Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Wharf Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Wharf Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Wharf Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Wharf Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Wharf Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Wharf Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Wharf Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Wharf Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Wharf When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Wharf Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Wharf Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Wharf Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Wharf Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Wharf Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 559 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
South Wharf Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Wharf
What is the population of South Wharf VIC?
The population of South Wharf VIC is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 244.7 people per km².
What is the median income in South Wharf?
The median personal income in South Wharf VIC is $1,361 per week, or $70,772 per year.The median household income is $2,874 per week.Family income is $3,374 per week.
How much is rent in South Wharf?
Median rent in South Wharf VIC is $622 per week ($2,695 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in South Wharf?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Wharf VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Wharf?
The median age in South Wharf VIC is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Wharf a good suburb to live in?
South Wharf is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 71.The median income is $1,361/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22313. All dollar figures in AUD.