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Waaia VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Waaia, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Waaia VIC is 420 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waaia is $622 per week ($32,344 per year). Median rent in Waaia is $195 per week ($845 per month). Waaia has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Waaia has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waaia is $1,192.

There were 60 recorded offences in Waaia in 2025-25, a rate of 143 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (20 offences).

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Waaia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Waaia Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$622/wk

$32,344 per year

#6748 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$195/wk

$845 per month

#7729 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,192/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Waaia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (212) Female 50.2% (214)

Population Density

5.8

people per km²

420 people · 72.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,517

Family income/wk

Waaia 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 & Locality (SAL)

Waaia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.7% 58 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.3% 52 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Waaia Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Waaia Religion

No Religion

47.2%

Catholic

21.8%

Anglican

10.8%

Not stated

8.3%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Church Christ

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waaia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Waaia Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Waaia Employment

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Employed full-time

43.2% 118 people

⏰

Employed part-time

20.9% 57 people

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Not in labour force

35.9% 98 people

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

Waaia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.7%

Bachelor Degree

11.5%

Postgraduate Degree

3.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

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

Waaia Occupation

Managers

28.0%

Labourers

14.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.4%

Professionals

12.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.0%

Clerical & Administrative

7.2%

Sales Workers

4.0%

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

Waaia Field of Study

Engineering

26.6%

Agriculture & Environment

18.3%

Health

17.4%

Management & Commerce

13.8%

Education

8.3%

Society & Culture

6.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.5%

Architecture & Building

3.7%

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

Waaia Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waaia Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

14.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.2%

$4,000+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waaia Marital Status

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Married

59.0% 184

↔️

Separated

3.8% 12

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Divorced

8.7% 27

🕊️

Widowed

2.6% 8

👤

Never married

26.0% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waaia Ancestry

Australian

46.8%

English

28.7%

Irish

7.0%

Scottish

5.4%

German

3.2%

Dutch

2.6%

Other

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Italian

1.8%

Maltese

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waaia School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.3%

Primary — Catholic

20.2%

Secondary — Catholic

16.2%

Secondary — Government

14.1%

Pre-school

9.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Vocational Education

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Waaia Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 34

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 734

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

Waaia Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.4% 76

—

Not a volunteer

73.6% 212

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waaia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.4%

$450-$599/mo

14.6%

$600-$799/mo

8.3%

$800-$999/mo

18.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

39.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Waaia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.9%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Did not go to work

5.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.1%

Walked only

2.1%

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

Waaia Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.4%

2 vehicles

34.8%

3 vehicles

28.3%

4+ vehicles

19.6%

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

Waaia Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

2.2%

3 bedrooms

52.2%

4 bedrooms

34.3%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

5.2%

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

Waaia Population Mobility

8.5%

moved in the last year

34.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waaia Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

768

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waaia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Waaia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.4%

$1-$149/wk

8.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waaia Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.1%

Couple — no children

27.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waaia Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.1% 3

👤

Never served

98.9% 282

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Waaia Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 42

—

Did not provide

85.1% 240

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waaia Children Ever Born

No children

20.7%

1 child

10.8%

2 children

25.2%

3 children

28.8%

4 children

11.7%

5+ children

2.7%

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

Waaia When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Waaia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.2%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

13.9%

Did not do domestic work

24.4%

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

Waaia Household Size

1 person

14.6%

2 persons

34.7%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

18.1%

5 persons

9.7%

6+ persons

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waaia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

345

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Waaia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

94.0%

Step family — no other children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waaia Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 60 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Weapons

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Public Order

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Waaia Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Waaia Yalca South Primary School Government

Primary

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

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Waaia Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,350/wk

Median Rent $195/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.4%

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

If you earn X in Waaia

Your weekly income

≈ $5,850/month

Median rent $195/wk

Left after rent $1,155/wk

Rent share 14.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $1/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $15/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $15/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $30/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $25/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $15/wk

St Arnaud

Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $7/wk

Cohuna

Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $10/wk

Waaia vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Deep Lead

Pop: 210 Income: $612/wk Rent: $450/wk

East Sale

Pop: 210 Income: $1,533/wk Rent: $75/wk

Welshmans Reef

Pop: 210 Income: $506/wk Rent: $327/wk

Maude (Vic.)

Pop: 211 Income: $837/wk Rent: $480/wk

Arcadia (Vic.)

Pop: 212 Income: $779/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mystic Park

Pop: 212 Income: $575/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waaia

What is the population of Waaia VIC?

The population of Waaia VIC is 420 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.8 people per km².Waaia is ranked #5,331 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Waaia?

The median personal income in Waaia VIC is $622 per week, or $32,344 per year.The median household income is $1,350 per week.Family income is $1,517 per week.Waaia is ranked #6,748 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Waaia?

Median rent in Waaia VIC is $195 per week ($845 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Waaia ranks #7,729 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Waaia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waaia VIC is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waaia?

The median age in Waaia VIC is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waaia a good suburb to live in?

Waaia is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 420.The median income is $622/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 22639. All dollar figures in AUD.