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Wallaroo SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wallaroo, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Wallaroo SA is 3,699 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wallaroo is $506 per week ($26,312 per year). Median rent in Wallaroo is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Wallaroo has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Wallaroo has a population density of 83.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Wallaroo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallaroo is $1,169.
There were 120 recorded offences in Wallaroo in 2025-26, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (45 offences).
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Wallaroo Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wallaroo Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wallaroo Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Wallaroo Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Wallaroo Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Wallaroo Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Wallaroo Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Wallaroo Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Wallaroo Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Wallaroo Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Wallaroo Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Wallaroo Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Wallaroo Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Wallaroo Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Wallaroo School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Wallaroo Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Wallaroo Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Wallaroo Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Wallaroo How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Wallaroo Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Wallaroo Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Wallaroo Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Wallaroo Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Wallaroo Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Wallaroo Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Wallaroo Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Wallaroo Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Wallaroo Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Wallaroo Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Wallaroo When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Wallaroo Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Wallaroo Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Wallaroo Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Wallaroo Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Wallaroo Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 120 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Wallaroo Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wallaroo
What is the population of Wallaroo SA?
The population of Wallaroo SA is 3,699 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 83.7 people per km².Wallaroo is ranked #2,044 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Wallaroo?
The median personal income in Wallaroo SA is $506 per week, or $26,312 per year.The median household income is $892 per week.Family income is $1,154 per week.Wallaroo is ranked #8,141 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Wallaroo?
Median rent in Wallaroo SA is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 27.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Wallaroo ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Wallaroo?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallaroo SA is $1,169. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Wallaroo?
The median age in Wallaroo SA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Wallaroo a good suburb to live in?
Wallaroo is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,699.The median income is $506/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.5% 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: 41518. All dollar figures in AUD.