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Waikerie SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Waikerie, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Waikerie SA is 2,681 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waikerie is $581 per week ($30,212 per year). Median rent in Waikerie is $200 per week ($867 per month). Waikerie has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Waikerie has a population density of 38.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Waikerie is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waikerie is $1,000.

There were 85 recorded offences in Waikerie in 2025-26, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (32 offences).

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Waikerie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Waikerie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$581/wk

$30,212 per year

#7359 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Waikerie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,325) Female 50.6% (1,357)

Population Density

38.0

people per km²

2,681 people · 70.6 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,280

Family income/wk

Waikerie 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)

Waikerie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.5% 436 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.5% 273 dwellings

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

Waikerie Country of Birth

Australia

90.9%

England

3.7%

India

3.0%

Germany

0.6%

Fiji

0.5%

Indonesia

0.5%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.4%

Iran

0.3%

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

Waikerie Religion

No Religion

42.7%

Lutheran

13.4%

Anglican

9.8%

Catholic

9.5%

Uniting Church

9.3%

Not stated

8.7%

Other Religions Tot

3.6%

Othr Rel Sikhism

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waikerie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.5%

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

Waikerie Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

42.9%

SAL Tot

16.3%

Other

12.2%

SAL Oth

12.2%

Serbian

5.1%

Italian

4.1%

Persian ED

4.1%

Greek

3.1%

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

Waikerie Employment

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Employed full-time

30.4% 613 people

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Employed part-time

19.5% 394 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 57 people

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Not in labour force

47.3% 955 people

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

Waikerie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Bachelor Degree

17.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.1%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

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

Waikerie Occupation

Community & Personal Service

19.2%

Professionals

17.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.9%

Labourers

14.6%

Managers

12.2%

Clerical & Administrative

8.0%

Sales Workers

7.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

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

Waikerie Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Society & Culture

17.8%

Engineering

16.2%

Education

11.0%

Health

10.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Agriculture & Environment

7.8%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Information Technology

1.1%

Creative Arts

0.9%

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

Waikerie Dwelling Types

Separate house

86.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waikerie Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

11.4%

$500-$649/wk

9.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.7%

$4,000+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waikerie Marital Status

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Married

48.9% 1,101

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Separated

4.0% 89

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Divorced

10.1% 227

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Widowed

9.2% 208

👤

Never married

27.8% 625

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waikerie Ancestry

Australian

32.4%

English

30.5%

German

13.4%

Other

6.0%

Scottish

5.8%

Irish

4.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Italian

1.9%

Indian

1.6%

Dutch

1.0%

Chinese

0.7%

Welsh

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waikerie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.9%

Secondary — Government

30.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.0%

Vocational Education

10.0%

Pre-school

7.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

Primary — Catholic

1.7%

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

Waikerie Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.6% 378

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No need for assistance

92.4% 4,625

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

Waikerie Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.1% 504

—

Not a volunteer

75.9% 1,585

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waikerie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.0%

$300-$449/mo

5.0%

$450-$599/mo

9.2%

$600-$799/mo

10.4%

$800-$999/mo

17.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

6.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Waikerie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.3%

Did not go to work

10.3%

Car (passenger)

7.2%

Walked only

6.8%

Bicycle

0.8%

Bus

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Other

0.4%

Truck

0.4%

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

Waikerie Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.8%

1 vehicle

38.6%

2 vehicles

33.6%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

7.6%

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

Waikerie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.0%

2 bedrooms

18.5%

3 bedrooms

54.9%

4 bedrooms

19.4%

5 bedrooms

2.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Waikerie Population Mobility

13.1%

moved in the last year

35.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waikerie Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

137

Indigenous residents

4,870

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waikerie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

222

Arthritis

127

Diabetes

107

Heart disease

106

Asthma

106

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Waikerie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waikerie Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.3%

Couple — children under 15

34.8%

Couple — no children under 15

10.1%

One parent — children under 15

9.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waikerie Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 4

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Previously served

3.8% 81

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Never served

96.0% 2,029

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Waikerie Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 267

—

Did not provide

87.2% 1,812

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waikerie Children Ever Born

No children

23.7%

1 child

10.6%

2 children

34.6%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

9.6%

5+ children

2.7%

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

Waikerie When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Waikerie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

27.0%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

28.5%

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

Waikerie Household Size

1 person

34.4%

2 persons

38.8%

3 persons

11.5%

4 persons

8.8%

5 persons

4.4%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waikerie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,106

Moved — same area (SA2)

170

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

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

Waikerie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.4%

Step family — no other children

6.3%

Blended family — no other children

5.8%

Other couple — children only

2.2%

Intact family — other children present

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waikerie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 85 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Assault

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Waikerie Schools

schools nearby

government

976

avg ICSEA score

total students

Waikerie Lutheran Primary School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 76 students

976

ICSEA

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

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Waikerie Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $954/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.0%

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

If you earn X in Waikerie

Your weekly income

≈ $4,134/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $754/wk

Rent share 21.0%

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Waikerie vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,342 Income: $634/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 1,378 Income: $896/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 1,383 Income: $1,346/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waikerie

What is the population of Waikerie SA?

The population of Waikerie SA is 2,681 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 38.0 people per km².Waikerie is ranked #2,605 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Waikerie?

The median personal income in Waikerie SA is $581 per week, or $30,212 per year.The median household income is $954 per week.Family income is $1,280 per week.Waikerie is ranked #7,359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Waikerie?

Median rent in Waikerie SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 21.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Waikerie ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Waikerie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waikerie SA is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waikerie?

The median age in Waikerie SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waikerie a good suburb to live in?

Waikerie is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,681.The median income is $581/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.0% 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: 41511. All dollar figures in AUD.