Wail VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wail VIC is 44 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wail is $724 per week ($37,648 per year). Median rent in Wail is $200 per week ($867 per month). Wail has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wail has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wail is $1,290.

There were 8 recorded offences in Wail in 2025-25, a rate of 182 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Wail Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wail Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$724/wk
$37,648 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
31years
7 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,290/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wail Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.5% (20) Female 56.5% (26)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
44 people · 104.8 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Wail Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wail Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
81.3% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
18.8% 3 dwellings

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

Wail Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wail Religion

No Religion
53.3%
Anglican
15.6%
Catholic
8.9%
Christian (other)
8.9%
Pentecostal
6.7%
Uniting Church
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wail Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.9%

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

Wail Employment

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Employed full-time
41.7% 15 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 7 people
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Not in labour force
38.9% 14 people

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

Wail Qualifications

Graduate Diploma/Certificate
41.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
25.0%

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

Wail Occupation

Community & Personal Service
54.5%
Professionals
45.5%

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

Wail Field of Study

Engineering
57.1%
Health
21.4%
Education
21.4%

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

Wail Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wail Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
30.0%
$4,000+/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wail Marital Status

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Married
34.4% 11
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Never married
65.6% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wail Ancestry

English
46.9%
Australian
40.8%
German
6.1%
Irish
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wail School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
60.0%
Primary — Government
40.0%

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

Wail Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 85

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

Wail Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.2% 6
Not a volunteer
83.8% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wail Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wail How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Other
17.6%

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

Wail Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.6%
2 vehicles
21.4%
3 vehicles
50.0%

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

Wail Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.8%
3 bedrooms
63.2%
5 bedrooms
21.1%

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

Wail Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
22.0%
moved in the last 5 years
59.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wail Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
84
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wail Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Asthma
4
Lung condition
3

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

Wail Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
21.4%
$800-$999/wk
28.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
28.6%
$3,500+/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wail Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.0%
Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
18.5%
One parent — children under 15
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wail Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.8% 4
Did not provide
88.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wail Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.4%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
9.4%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
46.9%

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

Wail Household Size

1 person
31.3%
2 persons
43.8%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wail Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wail Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Theft
4
Break & Enter
2
Property Damage
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wail Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.2%

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

If you earn X in Wail

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,112/wk
Rent share 15.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wail vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wail

What is the population of Wail VIC?

The population of Wail VIC is 44 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Wail?

The median personal income in Wail VIC is $724 per week, or $37,648 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Wail?

Median rent in Wail VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wail?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wail VIC is $1,290. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wail?

The median age in Wail VIC is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wail a good suburb to live in?

Wail is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 44.The median income is $724/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 22646. All dollar figures in AUD.