Waanyarra VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Waanyarra VIC is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waanyarra is $409 per week ($21,268 per year). Median rent in Waanyarra is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Waanyarra has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Waanyarra has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waanyarra is $867.

There were 3 recorded offences in Waanyarra in 2025-25, a rate of 53 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Waanyarra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Waanyarra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$409/wk
$21,268 per year
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Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 1 per bedroom

Waanyarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (29) Female 49.1% (28)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
57 people · 62.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Waanyarra Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Waanyarra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
82.4% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
17.6% 3 dwellings

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

Waanyarra Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Waanyarra Religion

No Religion
47.7%
Not stated
26.2%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
7.7%
Other Religions Tot
7.7%
Pentecostal
6.2%
Uniting Church
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waanyarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.2%

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

Waanyarra Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 12 people
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Not in labour force
66.7% 24 people

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

Waanyarra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
35.7%

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

Waanyarra Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Community & Personal Service
50.0%

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

Waanyarra Field of Study

Education
50.0%
Society & Culture
50.0%

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

Waanyarra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waanyarra Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
62.5%
$650-$799/wk
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waanyarra Marital Status

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Married
36.4% 16
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Divorced
20.5% 9
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Widowed
11.4% 5
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Never married
31.8% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waanyarra Ancestry

English
44.0%
Australian
26.0%
Scottish
14.0%
Dutch
10.0%
Italian
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waanyarra School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
62.5%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
37.5%

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

Waanyarra Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 68

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

Waanyarra Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.9% 7
Not a volunteer
81.1% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waanyarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Waanyarra Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
30.8%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
23.1%

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

Waanyarra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.8%
3 bedrooms
47.4%
4 bedrooms
15.8%

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

Waanyarra Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
35.1%
moved in the last 5 years
5.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
38.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waanyarra Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
90
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waanyarra Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
7
Mental health
7
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Waanyarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$150-$299/wk
23.3%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waanyarra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.4%
Couple — no children under 15
35.5%
Couple — no children
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waanyarra Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
34.1% 14
Did not provide
65.9% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waanyarra Children Ever Born

2 children
33.3%
3 children
66.7%

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

Waanyarra When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5

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

Waanyarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.3%
5–14 hours
20.5%
15–29 hours
15.4%
30+ hours
7.7%
Did not do domestic work
46.2%

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

Waanyarra Household Size

1 person
38.9%
2 persons
33.3%
4 persons
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waanyarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
37
Moved from VIC
4

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

Waanyarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waanyarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Assault
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Waanyarra Rent Prices & Affordability

46%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $780/wk
Median Rent $360/wk
Rent-to-Income 46.2%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Waanyarra

≈ $3,380/month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $420/wk
Rent share 46.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Waanyarra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Waanyarra

What is the population of Waanyarra VIC?

The population of Waanyarra VIC is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Waanyarra?

The median personal income in Waanyarra VIC is $409 per week, or $21,268 per year.The median household income is $780 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Waanyarra?

Median rent in Waanyarra VIC is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 46.2% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Waanyarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waanyarra VIC is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waanyarra?

The median age in Waanyarra VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waanyarra a good suburb to live in?

Waanyarra is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 57.The median income is $409/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (46.2% 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: 22640. All dollar figures in AUD.