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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
Wakool Median Income & Rent
Wakool Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Wakool Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wakool Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wakool Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Wakool Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Wakool Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Wakool Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Wakool Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Wakool Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Wakool Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Wakool Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Wakool Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Wakool Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Wakool Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Wakool School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Wakool Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Wakool Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Wakool Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Wakool How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Wakool Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Wakool Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Wakool Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Wakool Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Wakool Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Wakool Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Wakool Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Wakool Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Wakool Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Wakool Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Wakool When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Wakool Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Wakool Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Wakool Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Wakool Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Wakool Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Wakool Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.