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Wahgunyah VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wahgunyah VIC is 1,061 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wahgunyah is $696 per week ($36,192 per year). Median rent in Wahgunyah is $230 per week ($997 per month). Wahgunyah has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Wahgunyah has a population density of 29.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wahgunyah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wahgunyah is $1,473.

There were 39 recorded offences in Wahgunyah in 2025-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (12 offences).

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Wahgunyah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wahgunyah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$696/wk

$36,192 per year

#5566 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,473/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wahgunyah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (532) Female 50.1% (534)

Population Density

29.0

people per km²

1,061 people · 36.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,648

Family income/wk

Wahgunyah 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)

Wahgunyah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.8% 188 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.2% 155 dwellings

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

Wahgunyah Country of Birth

Australia

95.4%

England

4.0%

Fiji

0.6%

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

Wahgunyah Religion

No Religion

40.2%

Catholic

26.9%

Anglican

16.0%

Not stated

7.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.0%

Uniting Church

3.8%

Baptist

1.1%

Lutheran

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wahgunyah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.0%

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

Wahgunyah Employment

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Employed full-time

34.3% 274 people

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Employed part-time

19.4% 155 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 15 people

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Not in labour force

44.4% 354 people

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

Wahgunyah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.4%

Bachelor Degree

19.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

Postgraduate Degree

0.8%

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

Wahgunyah Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.4%

Professionals

19.6%

Managers

13.2%

Labourers

12.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.8%

Sales Workers

5.3%

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

Wahgunyah Field of Study

Engineering

20.8%

Management & Commerce

18.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.4%

Health

11.0%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Education

8.5%

Architecture & Building

8.5%

Agriculture & Environment

7.8%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.1%

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

Wahgunyah Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wahgunyah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wahgunyah Marital Status

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Married

53.4% 473

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Separated

4.0% 35

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Divorced

9.3% 82

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Widowed

6.6% 58

👤

Never married

26.8% 237

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wahgunyah Ancestry

Australian

36.4%

English

34.4%

Irish

10.0%

Scottish

6.4%

German

4.8%

Other

2.2%

Italian

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Dutch

1.2%

French

0.7%

Chinese

0.6%

New Zealander

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wahgunyah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.2%

Secondary — Government

27.6%

Vocational Education

15.7%

Pre-school

9.2%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

3.2%

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

Wahgunyah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.7% 154

✅

No need for assistance

92.3% 1,839

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

Wahgunyah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.2% 150

—

Not a volunteer

81.8% 675

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wahgunyah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.4%

$300-$449/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

7.4%

$800-$999/mo

10.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wahgunyah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.2%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Walked only

1.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.2%

Bicycle

0.7%

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

Wahgunyah Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.4%

1 vehicle

29.5%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

18.0%

4+ vehicles

9.0%

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

Wahgunyah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.1%

2 bedrooms

16.9%

3 bedrooms

45.9%

4 bedrooms

32.0%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

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

Wahgunyah Population Mobility

8.5%

moved in the last year

28.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wahgunyah Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,972

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wahgunyah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

110

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Wahgunyah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

8.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wahgunyah Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.9%

Couple — children under 15

36.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wahgunyah Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 41

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Never served

95.1% 803

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wahgunyah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 139

—

Did not provide

83.2% 689

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wahgunyah Children Ever Born

No children

28.2%

1 child

13.0%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

22.0%

4 children

7.8%

5+ children

1.3%

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

Wahgunyah When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Wahgunyah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.8%

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

Wahgunyah Household Size

1 person

27.0%

2 persons

42.2%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wahgunyah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

899

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

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

Wahgunyah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.5%

Step family — no other children

11.3%

Blended family — no other children

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wahgunyah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 39 total

Assault

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Public Order

Theft

Drug Offences

Fraud

Break & Enter

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Wahgunyah Schools

schools nearby

government

973

avg ICSEA score

254

total students

Wahgunyah Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 92 students

989

ICSEA

Corowa Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 162 students

957

ICSEA

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

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Wahgunyah Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,280/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.0%

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

If you earn X in Wahgunyah

Your weekly income

≈ $5,547/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,050/wk

Rent share 18.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mortlake (Vic.)

Income: $572/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $10/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $50/wk

Boolarra

Income: $599/wk Rent: $218/wk Save: $12/wk

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $36/wk

Cobden

Income: $631/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $10/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $65/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $60/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $50/wk

Wahgunyah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Newham

Pop: 533 Income: $819/wk Rent: $200/wk

Nyah

Pop: 536 Income: $674/wk Rent: $210/wk

Tanjil South

Pop: 540 Income: $730/wk Rent: $235/wk

Sarsfield

Pop: 543 Income: $673/wk Rent: $200/wk

Myers Flat

Pop: 545 Income: $691/wk Rent: $190/wk

Rupanyup

Pop: 545 Income: $638/wk Rent: $165/wk

Compare Wahgunyah

Wahgunyah vs Newham →Wahgunyah vs Nyah →Wahgunyah vs Tanjil South →Wahgunyah vs Sarsfield →

Frequently Asked Questions About Wahgunyah

What is the population of Wahgunyah VIC?

The population of Wahgunyah VIC is 1,061 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 29.0 people per km².Wahgunyah is ranked #3,891 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wahgunyah?

The median personal income in Wahgunyah VIC is $696 per week, or $36,192 per year.The median household income is $1,280 per week.Family income is $1,648 per week.Wahgunyah is ranked #5,566 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wahgunyah?

Median rent in Wahgunyah VIC is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wahgunyah ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wahgunyah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wahgunyah VIC is $1,473. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wahgunyah?

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

Is Wahgunyah a good suburb to live in?

Wahgunyah is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,061.The median income is $696/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% 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: 22644. All dollar figures in AUD.