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Wahring VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wahring VIC is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wahring is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in Wahring is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Wahring has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Wahring has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wahring is $1,326.

There were 13 recorded offences in Wahring in 2025-25, a rate of 148 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Wahring Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wahring Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$812/wk

$42,224 per year

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,326/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wahring Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (44) Female 49.4% (43)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

88 people · 111.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,100

Family income/wk

Wahring Age Distribution

0-4

15-19

25-29

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wahring Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.6% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.4% 11 dwellings

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

Wahring Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wahring Religion

No Religion

37.9%

Catholic

21.8%

Not stated

16.1%

Anglican

9.2%

Uniting Church

8.0%

Eastern Orthodox

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wahring Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Wahring Employment

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Employed full-time

46.7% 35 people

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Employed part-time

17.3% 13 people

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Not in labour force

36.0% 27 people

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

Wahring Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

35.7%

Bachelor Degree

28.6%

Certificate III/IV

21.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

14.3%

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

Wahring Occupation

Managers

69.2%

Professionals

19.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.5%

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

Wahring Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.5%

Education

20.5%

Agriculture & Environment

15.4%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Health

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Society & Culture

7.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.7%

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

Wahring Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wahring Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

28.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.5%

$4,000+/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wahring Marital Status

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Married

60.2% 53

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Separated

5.7% 5

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Divorced

4.5% 4

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Widowed

5.7% 5

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Never married

23.9% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wahring Ancestry

Australian

37.0%

English

30.0%

Irish

15.0%

Scottish

12.0%

Italian

3.0%

Other

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wahring School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

50.0%

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

Wahring Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.5% 13

✅

No need for assistance

92.5% 161

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

Wahring Volunteering

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Volunteer

32.9% 26

—

Not a volunteer

67.1% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wahring Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wahring How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

58.1%

Did not go to work

23.3%

Walked only

18.6%

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

Wahring Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.3%

2 vehicles

48.5%

3 vehicles

9.1%

4+ vehicles

15.2%

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

Wahring Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.4%

3 bedrooms

52.6%

4 bedrooms

21.1%

6+ bedrooms

7.9%

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

Wahring Population Mobility

3.8%

moved in the last year

20.5%

moved in the last 5 years

65.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wahring Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

162

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wahring Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Wahring Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.4%

$150-$299/wk

8.8%

$300-$399/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

16.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wahring Family Structure

Couple — no children

53.5%

Couple — no children under 15

22.5%

Couple — children under 15

19.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wahring Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 3

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Never served

96.1% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wahring Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

28.0% 23

—

Did not provide

72.0% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wahring Children Ever Born

No children

32.0%

2 children

68.0%

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

Wahring Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.3%

5–14 hours

22.5%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

21.3%

Did not do domestic work

26.3%

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

Wahring Household Size

1 person

23.8%

2 persons

47.6%

3 persons

19.0%

4 persons

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wahring Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Wahring Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wahring Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 13 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Wahring Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,792/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Wahring

Your weekly income

≈ $7,765/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,472/wk

Rent share 17.9%

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Wahring vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Beauchamp

Pop: 44 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $185/wk

Bamganie

Pop: 44 Income: $933/wk Rent: $275/wk

Bowser

Pop: 44 Income: $537/wk

Bungeet West

Pop: 44 Income: $669/wk Rent: $210/wk

Gringegalgona

Pop: 44 Income: $860/wk Rent: $200/wk

Hordern Vale

Pop: 44 Income: $575/wk Rent: $228/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wahring

What is the population of Wahring VIC?

The population of Wahring VIC is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Wahring?

The median personal income in Wahring VIC is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,792 per week.Family income is $2,100 per week.

How much is rent in Wahring?

Median rent in Wahring VIC is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wahring?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wahring VIC is $1,326. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wahring?

The median age in Wahring VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wahring a good suburb to live in?

Wahring is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 88.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 22645. All dollar figures in AUD.