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Wakefield NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wakefield, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wakefield NSW is 144 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wakefield is $928 per week ($48,256 per year). Median rent in Wakefield is $353 per week ($1,530 per month). Wakefield has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Wakefield has a population density of 7.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wakefield is $2,600.

There were 6 recorded offences in Wakefield in 2025-26, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Wakefield Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wakefield Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$928/wk

$48,256 per year

#1827 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$353/wk

$1,530 per month

#3085 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Wakefield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (69) Female 51.4% (73)

Population Density

7.9

people per km²

144 people · 18.1 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Wakefield 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wakefield Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.6% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.4% 13 dwellings

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

Wakefield Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wakefield Religion

No Religion

44.4%

Catholic

19.4%

Anglican

12.5%

Christian (other)

7.6%

Pentecostal

5.6%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Not stated

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wakefield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.1%

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

Wakefield Employment

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Employed full-time

35.9% 37 people

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Employed part-time

31.1% 32 people

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Not in labour force

33.0% 34 people

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

Wakefield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.4%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Certificate I/II

6.1%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

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

Wakefield Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Managers

14.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.0%

Sales Workers

7.0%

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

Wakefield Field of Study

Education

22.0%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Engineering

16.0%

Architecture & Building

12.0%

Health

10.0%

Society & Culture

8.0%

Agriculture & Environment

6.0%

Creative Arts

6.0%

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

Wakefield Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wakefield Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.3%

$4,000+/wk

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wakefield Marital Status

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Married

65.4% 68

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Separated

3.8% 4

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Divorced

2.9% 3

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Widowed

6.7% 7

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Never married

21.2% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wakefield Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

28.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.8%

Scottish

7.8%

Irish

6.3%

Polish

4.9%

Italian

2.9%

New Zealander

2.9%

Other

2.4%

Welsh

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wakefield School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

35.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

27.5%

Primary — Government

12.5%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

Secondary — Catholic

12.5%

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

Wakefield Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.5% 4

✅

No need for assistance

98.5% 270

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

Wakefield Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.8% 20

—

Not a volunteer

79.2% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wakefield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wakefield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.2%

Did not go to work

20.8%

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

Wakefield Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.5%

2 vehicles

40.9%

3 vehicles

18.2%

4+ vehicles

20.5%

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

Wakefield Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

22.2%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

6+ bedrooms

8.3%

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

Wakefield Population Mobility

4.4%

moved in the last year

39.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wakefield Indigenous Population

6.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

236

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wakefield Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Wakefield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wakefield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

59.1%

Couple — no children under 15

14.4%

Couple — no children

12.1%

One parent — no children under 15

8.3%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wakefield Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 3

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Never served

97.0% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wakefield Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 15

—

Did not provide

85.0% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wakefield Children Ever Born

No children

31.0%

1 child

23.8%

2 children

35.7%

3 children

9.5%

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

Wakefield When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Wakefield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.5%

5–14 hours

22.9%

15–29 hours

33.3%

30+ hours

17.1%

Did not do domestic work

16.2%

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

Wakefield Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

22.2%

3 persons

24.4%

4 persons

15.6%

5 persons

6.7%

6+ persons

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wakefield Where Residents Moved From

Same address

131

Moved from NSW

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

Wakefield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wakefield Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Assault

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Wakefield Schools

schools nearby

government

960

avg ICSEA score

921

total students

Charlton Christian College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 831 students

1063

ICSEA

Fassifern Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 59 students

947

ICSEA

Wakefield School Government

Secondary · U · 31 students

869

ICSEA

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

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Wakefield Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,281/wk

Median Rent $353/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.5%

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

If you earn X in Wakefield

Your weekly income

≈ $9,884/month

Median rent $353/wk

Left after rent $1,928/wk

Rent share 15.5%

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Income: $744/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $23/wk

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Income: $821/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $103/wk

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Income: $826/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $93/wk

Wakefield vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bearbong

Pop: 72 Income: $575/wk Rent: $700/wk

Corinella (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $820/wk Rent: $100/wk

Currowan

Pop: 72 Income: $756/wk Rent: $150/wk

Fosters Valley

Pop: 72 Income: $706/wk

Longreach (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $819/wk Rent: $650/wk

Milroy (Gunnedah - NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wakefield

What is the population of Wakefield NSW?

The population of Wakefield NSW is 144 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.9 people per km².Wakefield is ranked #7,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wakefield?

The median personal income in Wakefield NSW is $928 per week, or $48,256 per year.The median household income is $2,281 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Wakefield is ranked #1,827 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wakefield?

Median rent in Wakefield NSW is $353 per week ($1,530 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wakefield ranks #3,085 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wakefield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wakefield NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wakefield?

The median age in Wakefield NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wakefield a good suburb to live in?

Wakefield is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 144.The median income is $928/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% 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: 14106. All dollar figures in AUD.