Wagin, WA: suburb profile

The population of Wagin WA is 1,448 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wagin is $621 per week ($32,292 per year). Median rent in Wagin is $195 per week ($845 per month). Wagin has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Wagin has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wagin is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wagin is $932.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Wagin Population

1,448 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wagin Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$621/wk

$32,292 per year

Ranked 6,763 of 14,663

Median Rent

$195/wk

$845 per month

Ranked 7,729 of 14,663

Median Age

51years

13 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$932/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wagin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (711) Female 50.6% (729)

Population Density

5.8

people per km²

1,448 people · 251.5 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,518

Family income/wk

Wagin 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 and Locality (SAL)

Wagin Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Wagin, 59.4% are owned outright and 40.6% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

59.4%

Owned with mortgage

40.6%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Fiji

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

Wagin Religion

No religion

44.3%

Anglican

14.0%

Not stated

13.3%

Catholic

12.5%

Uniting Church

6.2%

Baptist

2.5%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Buddhism

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Wagin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
Filipino
Australian Indigenous languages

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

Wagin Employment

Employed full-time

29.1% 301 people

Employed part-time

20.1% 208 people

Unemployed

3.1% 32 people

Not in labour force

47.6% 492 people

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

Wagin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.1%

Certificate I/II

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Postgraduate Degree

2.6%

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

Wagin Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.4%

Professionals

16.8%

Labourers

13.9%

Community & Personal Service

12.1%

Managers

11.4%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.3%

Sales Workers

4.4%

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

Wagin Field of Study

Engineering

28.8%

Management & Commerce

13.3%

Health

12.6%

Education

12.2%

Society & Culture

9.4%

Agriculture & Environment

5.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.4%

Architecture & Building

5.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.0%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Wagin Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wagin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

12.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.3%

$4,000+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Wagin Marital Status

Married

44.8% 551

Separated

3.3% 41

Divorced

12.1% 149

Widowed

8.7% 107

Never married

31.1% 382

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Wagin Ancestry

English

44.3%

Australian

40.0%

Scottish

8.6%

Irish

7.9%

Australian Aboriginal

3.2%

German

3.1%

Maori

2.8%

Filipino

2.5%

Italian

2.5%

Dutch

2.2%

New Zealander

2.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Wagin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.9%

Secondary — Government

34.4%

Vocational Education

12.6%

Pre-school

9.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.2%

Primary — Catholic

1.6%

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

Wagin Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

7.1%

No need for assistance

92.9%

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

Wagin Volunteering

Volunteer

26.9% 292

Not a volunteer

73.1% 795

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Wagin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.3%

$300-$449/mo

8.6%

$450-$599/mo

11.7%

$600-$799/mo

16.6%

$800-$999/mo

14.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

4.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

1.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wagin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.8%

Did not go to work

15.3%

Walked only

5.5%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Bus

1.9%

Other

1.5%

Truck

0.6%

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

Wagin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.0%

1 vehicle

34.8%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

14.2%

4+ vehicles

7.7%

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

Wagin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

20.2%

3 bedrooms

49.5%

4 bedrooms

23.9%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

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

Wagin Population Mobility

16.5%

moved in the last year

32.9%

moved in the last 5 years

5.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Wagin Indigenous Population

3.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Wagin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

133

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Wagin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Wagin Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.9%

Couple — children under 15

30.8%

One parent — children under 15

10.9%

Couple — no children under 15

8.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Wagin Military Service

Previously served

4.3% 47

Never served

95.7% 1,042

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Wagin Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 152

Did not provide

86.0% 935

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wagin Children Ever Born

No children

19.7%

1 child

10.5%

2 children

28.3%

3 children

23.6%

4 children

12.3%

5+ children

5.5%

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

Wagin When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

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

Wagin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

27.0%

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

Wagin Household Size

1 person

37.9%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

7.8%

5 persons

1.9%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Wagin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,044

Moved — same area (SA2)

100

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

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

Wagin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.4%

Blended family — no other children

12.9%

Step family — no other children

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Wagin Schools

schools nearby

government

934

avg ICSEA score

217

total students

Wagin District High School Government

Combined · K-12 · 217 students

934

ICSEA

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

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Wagin Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,073/wk

Median rent $195/wk

Rent to income 18.2%

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

Median rent in Wagin against your income

Your weekly income

About $4,650 a month

Median rent $195/wk

Left after rent $878/wk

Rent share 18.2%

Wagin vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Wagin is $621 a week, 23% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 587th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $195 a week, $125 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 18.2% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 51, 10 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Wagin	Typical WA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$621/wk	$806/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,073/wk	$1,722/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$195/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$932/mo	$1,759/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	51	41	42
Rent share of household income	18.2%	18.6%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagin

What is the population of Wagin WA?

The population of Wagin WA is 1,448 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.8 people per km².Wagin is ranked #3,451 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wagin?

The median personal income in Wagin WA is $621 per week, or $32,292 per year.The median household income is $1,073 per week.Family income is $1,518 per week.Wagin is ranked #6,763 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wagin?

Median rent in Wagin WA is $195 per week ($845 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wagin ranks #7,729 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wagin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wagin WA is $932. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wagin?

The median age in Wagin WA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wagin a good suburb to live in?

Wagin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,448.The median income is $621/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 51501. All dollar figures in AUD.