Suburbs Wanaaring

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Wanaaring NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wanaaring NSW is 81 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wanaaring is $665 per week ($34,580 per year). Median rent in Wanaaring is $125 per week ($542 per month). Wanaaring has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wanaaring has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanaaring is $3,500.

There were 5 recorded offences in Wanaaring in 2025-26, a rate of 62 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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📍 Wanaaring, New South Wales — 29.7114°S, 143.7539°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wanaaring Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wanaaring Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$665/wk
$34,580 per year
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Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
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Median Age
34years
4 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$3,500/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wanaaring Demographics

Gender Split

Male 61.7% (50) Female 38.3% (31)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
81 people · 19852.4 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,343
Family income/wk

Wanaaring 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
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wanaaring Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
85.0% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
15.0% 3 dwellings

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

Wanaaring Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wanaaring Religion

No Religion
49.3%
Catholic
22.7%
Anglican
13.3%
Baptist
5.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.3%
Not stated
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wanaaring Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.9%

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

Wanaaring Employment

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Employed full-time
84.2% 32 people
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Not in labour force
15.8% 6 people

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

Wanaaring Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
65.2%
Bachelor Degree
17.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.4%

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

Wanaaring Occupation

Managers
64.7%
Clerical & Administrative
17.6%
Labourers
17.6%

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

Wanaaring Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Agriculture & Environment
27.8%
Architecture & Building
22.2%

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

Wanaaring Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wanaaring Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
45.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wanaaring Marital Status

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Married
65.6% 40
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Never married
34.4% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wanaaring Ancestry

Australian
33.9%
English
33.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
12.2%
Irish
8.7%
Scottish
6.1%
German
2.6%
Other
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wanaaring School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
70.0%
Vocational Education
30.0%

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

Wanaaring Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 139

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

Wanaaring Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.6% 16
—
Not a volunteer
70.4% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wanaaring How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Walked only
50.0%

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

Wanaaring Car Ownership

2 vehicles
38.5%
3 vehicles
30.8%
4+ vehicles
30.8%

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

Wanaaring Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
38.1%
4 bedrooms
38.1%
6+ bedrooms
23.8%

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

Wanaaring Population Mobility

18.8%
moved in the last year
32.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wanaaring Indigenous Population

14.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
22
Indigenous residents
128
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wanaaring Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
4
Mental health
4
Heart disease
3

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

Wanaaring Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.2%
$500-$649/wk
15.2%
$650-$799/wk
15.2%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wanaaring Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
70.0%
Couple — no children
23.3%
One parent — children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wanaaring Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.8% 6
—
Did not provide
88.2% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wanaaring Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Wanaaring Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.5%
5–14 hours
27.1%
15–29 hours
22.9%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
22.9%

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

Wanaaring Household Size

1 person
15.4%
2 persons
23.1%
3 persons
15.4%
4 persons
11.5%
5 persons
15.4%
6+ persons
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wanaaring Where Residents Moved From

Same address
56
Moved from NSW
8
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from SA
5

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

Wanaaring Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wanaaring Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Property Damage
2
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wanaaring Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $125/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.1%

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

If you earn X in Wanaaring

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $1,250/wk
Rent share 9.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Grasmere
Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $9/wk

Wanaaring vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW)
Pop: 41 Income: $469/wk Rent: $250/wk
Bowman Farm
Pop: 41 Income: $575/wk Rent: $265/wk
Bullatale
Pop: 41 Income: $825/wk
Cobramunga
Pop: 41 Income: $483/wk Rent: $80/wk
Cullerin
Pop: 41 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $240/wk
Ghinni Ghi
Pop: 41 Income: $387/wk Rent: $315/wk

Compare Wanaaring

Wanaaring vs Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) →Wanaaring vs Bowman Farm →Wanaaring vs Bullatale →Wanaaring vs Cobramunga →

Frequently Asked Questions About Wanaaring

What is the population of Wanaaring NSW?

The population of Wanaaring NSW is 81 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Wanaaring?

The median personal income in Wanaaring NSW is $665 per week, or $34,580 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,343 per week.

How much is rent in Wanaaring?

Median rent in Wanaaring NSW is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 9.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wanaaring?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanaaring NSW is $3,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wanaaring?

The median age in Wanaaring NSW is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wanaaring a good suburb to live in?

Wanaaring is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 81.The median income is $665/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.1% 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: 14144. All dollar figures in AUD.