Wakool NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wakool NSW is 262 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wakool is $476 per week ($24,752 per year). Median rent in Wakool is $150 per week ($650 per month). Wakool has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Wakool has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wakool is $500.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wakool in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Wakool Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wakool Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$476/wk
$24,752 per year
#8465 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$500/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wakool Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (141) Female 47.0% (125)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
262 people · 301.1 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Wakool 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)

Wakool Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
74.7% 68 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.3% 23 dwellings

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

Wakool Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wakool Religion

No Religion
45.5%
Catholic
17.0%
Anglican
17.0%
Not stated
8.7%
Uniting Church
7.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.5%
Baptist
1.5%
Christian (other)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wakool Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
19.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.9%

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

Wakool Employment

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Employed full-time
28.3% 52 people
Employed part-time
18.5% 34 people
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Unemployed
2.7% 5 people
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Not in labour force
50.5% 93 people

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

Wakool Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%
Bachelor Degree
13.4%

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

Wakool Occupation

Managers
21.0%
Community & Personal Service
19.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.7%
Professionals
14.5%
Labourers
14.5%
Clerical & Administrative
6.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.5%

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

Wakool Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
18.6%
Management & Commerce
16.9%
Engineering
16.9%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.9%
Education
10.2%
Health
6.8%
Architecture & Building
5.1%

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

Wakool Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wakool Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
14.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
16.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wakool Marital Status

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Married
40.0% 88
↔️
Separated
5.0% 11
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Divorced
15.5% 34
🕊️
Widowed
6.8% 15
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Never married
32.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wakool Ancestry

Australian
34.9%
English
33.1%
Irish
9.8%
Scottish
9.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.2%
German
3.5%
Italian
2.6%
French
0.9%
New Zealander
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wakool School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
47.5%
Secondary — Government
27.5%
Pre-school
17.5%
Vocational Education
7.5%

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

Wakool Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
11.3% 56
No need for assistance
88.7% 439

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

Wakool Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.3% 44
Not a volunteer
77.7% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wakool Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
34.8%
$300-$449/mo
39.1%
$800-$999/mo
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wakool How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.5%
Did not go to work
8.7%
Car (passenger)
7.2%
Walked only
7.2%
Other
4.3%

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

Wakool Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.2%
1 vehicle
32.2%
2 vehicles
42.4%
3 vehicles
11.0%
4+ vehicles
10.2%

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

Wakool Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.7%
2 bedrooms
9.3%
3 bedrooms
56.1%
4 bedrooms
22.4%
5 bedrooms
7.5%

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

Wakool Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
31.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wakool Indigenous Population

6.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
32
Indigenous residents
448
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wakool Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
37
Diabetes
11
Lung condition
10
Arthritis
10
Asthma
10
Cancer
7
Heart disease
4
Kidney disease
4
Stroke
3

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

Wakool Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$300-$399/wk
11.3%
$400-$499/wk
13.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wakool Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.0%
Couple — children under 15
39.1%
One parent — children under 15
8.6%
Couple — no children under 15
5.7%
One parent — no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wakool Military Service

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Previously served
3.9% 8
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Never served
96.1% 195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wakool Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.7% 41
Did not provide
79.3% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wakool Children Ever Born

No children
40.4%
2 children
54.4%
3 children
5.3%

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

Wakool When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1981–1990
4

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

Wakool Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.6%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
11.6%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Wakool Household Size

1 person
35.4%
2 persons
43.4%
3 persons
2.7%
4 persons
15.0%
5 persons
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wakool Where Residents Moved From

Same address
225
Moved from NSW
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from VIC
3

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

Wakool Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
73.7%
Step family — no other children
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wakool Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wakool Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $888/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 Wakool

≈ $3,848/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $738/wk
Rent share 16.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wakool vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wakool

What is the population of Wakool NSW?

The population of Wakool NSW is 262 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Wakool is ranked #6,314 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wakool?

The median personal income in Wakool NSW is $476 per week, or $24,752 per year.The median household income is $888 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.Wakool is ranked #8,465 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wakool?

Median rent in Wakool NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wakool ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wakool?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wakool NSW is $500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wakool?

The median age in Wakool NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wakool a good suburb to live in?

Wakool is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 262.The median income is $476/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 14108. All dollar figures in AUD.