Suburbs Wairewa

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Wairewa VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wairewa VIC is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wairewa is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Wairewa is $150 per week ($650 per month). Wairewa has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Wairewa has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wairewa is England. The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wairewa is $819.

There were 4 recorded offences in Wairewa in 2025-25, a rate of 60 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Wairewa, Victoria — 37.6949°S, 148.1606°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wairewa Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wairewa Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$819/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wairewa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.1% (41) Female 36.9% (24)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
67 people · 72.3 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,041
Family income/wk

Wairewa Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wairewa Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
72.2% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
27.8% 5 dwellings

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

Wairewa Country of Birth

Australia
87.2%
England
12.8%

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

Wairewa Religion

No Religion
28.2%
Catholic
25.4%
Christian (other)
11.3%
Not stated
11.3%
Anglican
7.0%
SB OSB NRA OSB
5.6%
Baptist
5.6%
Uniting Church
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wairewa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
30.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
24.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Wairewa Employment

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Employed full-time
34.7% 17 people
⏰
Employed part-time
18.4% 9 people
🏠
Not in labour force
46.9% 23 people

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

Wairewa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
31.3%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%

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

Wairewa Occupation

Managers
35.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
23.5%
Labourers
23.5%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%

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

Wairewa Field of Study

Engineering
26.3%
Agriculture & Environment
26.3%
Architecture & Building
15.8%
Society & Culture
15.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
15.8%

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

Wairewa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wairewa Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
13.6%
$650-$799/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
36.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wairewa Marital Status

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Married
39.4% 26
↔️
Separated
4.5% 3
📋
Divorced
18.2% 12
🕊️
Widowed
7.6% 5
👤
Never married
30.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wairewa Ancestry

English
39.5%
Australian
22.1%
Scottish
14.0%
Irish
10.5%
Italian
10.5%
Dutch
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wairewa Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.3% 7
✅
No need for assistance
93.8% 105

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

Wairewa Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
32.8% 19
—
Not a volunteer
67.2% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wairewa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
25.0%
$600-$799/mo
25.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wairewa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Did not go to work
28.6%

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

Wairewa Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.8%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3 vehicles
26.5%
4+ vehicles
20.6%

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

Wairewa Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.0%
3 bedrooms
64.0%
4 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Wairewa Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
19.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wairewa Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
115
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wairewa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Arthritis
9
Asthma
6
Heart disease
4
Diabetes
4
Lung condition
3
Stroke
3

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

Wairewa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
8.9%
$150-$299/wk
13.3%
$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
15.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wairewa Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.8%
Couple — children under 15
34.9%
Couple — no children under 15
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wairewa Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 6
—
Did not provide
88.5% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wairewa Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Wairewa When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
5
1971–1980
3

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

Wairewa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
25.0%
Did not do domestic work
12.5%

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

Wairewa Household Size

1 person
41.9%
2 persons
58.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wairewa Where Residents Moved From

Same address
49
Moved from VIC
7

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

Wairewa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wairewa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Theft
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Wairewa Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $885/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.9%

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

If you earn X in Wairewa

≈ $3,835/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $735/wk
Rent share 16.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine
Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $10/wk

Wairewa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Cape Otway
Pop: 34 Income: $866/wk Rent: $351/wk
Cowleys Creek
Pop: 34 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk
Creek Junction
Pop: 34 Income: $449/wk Rent: $180/wk
Hotspur
Pop: 34 Income: $687/wk Rent: $150/wk
Jeffcott
Pop: 34 Income: $624/wk
Molka
Pop: 34 Income: $966/wk Rent: $165/wk

Compare Wairewa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wairewa

What is the population of Wairewa VIC?

The population of Wairewa VIC is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Wairewa?

The median personal income in Wairewa VIC is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $885 per week.Family income is $1,041 per week.

How much is rent in Wairewa?

Median rent in Wairewa VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wairewa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wairewa VIC is $819. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wairewa?

The median age in Wairewa VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wairewa a good suburb to live in?

Wairewa is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 67.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 22647. All dollar figures in AUD.