South Australia · Suburb Profile
Waitpinga SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Waitpinga, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Waitpinga SA is 374 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waitpinga is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Waitpinga is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Waitpinga has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Waitpinga has a population density of 3.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Waitpinga is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Indon. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waitpinga is $1,821.
There were 7 recorded offences in Waitpinga in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Waitpinga Population
Waitpinga Median Income & Rent
Waitpinga Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Waitpinga Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Waitpinga Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Waitpinga Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Waitpinga Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Waitpinga Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Waitpinga Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Waitpinga Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Waitpinga Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Waitpinga Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Waitpinga Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Waitpinga Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Waitpinga Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Waitpinga Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Waitpinga Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Waitpinga School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Waitpinga Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Waitpinga Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Waitpinga Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Waitpinga How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Waitpinga Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Waitpinga Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Waitpinga Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Waitpinga Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Waitpinga Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Waitpinga Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Waitpinga Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Waitpinga Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Waitpinga Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Waitpinga Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Waitpinga When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Waitpinga Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Waitpinga Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Waitpinga Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Waitpinga Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Waitpinga Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Waitpinga Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waitpinga
What is the population of Waitpinga SA?
The population of Waitpinga SA is 374 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².Waitpinga is ranked #5,546 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Waitpinga?
The median personal income in Waitpinga SA is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,515 per week.Family income is $1,713 per week.Waitpinga is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Waitpinga?
Median rent in Waitpinga SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Waitpinga ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Waitpinga?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waitpinga SA is $1,821. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Waitpinga?
The median age in Waitpinga SA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Waitpinga a good suburb to live in?
Waitpinga is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 374.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 41512. All dollar figures in AUD.