Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Wanarn WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wanarn, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wanarn WA is 117 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wanarn is $342 per week ($17,784 per year). Median rent in Wanarn is $75 per week ($325 per month). Wanarn has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Wanarn has a population density of 21.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Wanarn Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wanarn Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$342/wk

$17,784 per year

#8819 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$75/wk

$325 per month

#8744 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 1.1 per bedroom

Wanarn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (59) Female 46.4% (51)

Population Density

21.4

people per km²

117 people · 5.5 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$949

Family income/wk

Wanarn 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)

Wanarn Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wanarn Religion

Not stated

39.5%

Christian (other)

22.7%

No Religion

16.0%

Catholic

5.0%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

5.0%

Other Religions Tot

5.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Anglican

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wanarn Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

21.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.5%

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

Wanarn Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wanarn Employment

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Employed full-time

8.1% 6 people

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Employed part-time

5.4% 4 people

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Unemployed

4.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

82.4% 61 people

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

Wanarn Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

78.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.4%

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

Wanarn Occupation

Professionals

63.6%

Community & Personal Service

36.4%

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

Wanarn Field of Study

Education

38.5%

Society & Culture

38.5%

Health

23.1%

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

Wanarn Dwelling Types

Separate house

80.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wanarn Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

15.8%

$800-$999/wk

26.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

21.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wanarn Marital Status

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Married

45.3% 43

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Separated

6.3% 6

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Divorced

5.3% 5

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Widowed

16.8% 16

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Never married

26.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wanarn Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

75.6%

Australian

11.8%

Other

6.3%

New Zealander

3.9%

English

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wanarn School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

55.6%

Secondary — Government

44.4%

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

Wanarn Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

14.7% 28

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No need for assistance

85.3% 162

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

Wanarn Volunteering

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Volunteer

4.5% 3

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Not a volunteer

95.5% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wanarn How People Get to Work

Walked only

54.5%

Car (driver)

45.5%

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

Wanarn Car Ownership

0 vehicles

69.2%

1 vehicle

15.4%

2 vehicles

15.4%

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

Wanarn Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

32.0%

3 bedrooms

48.0%

4 bedrooms

20.0%

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

Wanarn Population Mobility

15.0%

moved in the last year

31.1%

moved in the last 5 years

26.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

19.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wanarn Indigenous Population

89.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

192

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wanarn Long-term Health Conditions

Kidney disease

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Dementia

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Wanarn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$1-$149/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

26.9%

$300-$399/wk

12.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wanarn Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15

29.9%

Couple — children under 15

21.8%

One parent — children under 15

20.7%

Couple — no children

17.2%

One parent — no children under 15

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wanarn Unpaid Carers

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Did not provide

100.0% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wanarn Children Ever Born

No children

66.7%

2 children

33.3%

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

Wanarn When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

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

Wanarn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

8.2%

5–14 hours

26.0%

15–29 hours

37.0%

Did not do domestic work

28.8%

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

Wanarn Household Size

1 person

15.2%

2 persons

30.3%

3 persons

9.1%

4 persons

15.2%

5 persons

15.2%

6+ persons

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wanarn Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Wanarn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wanarn Schools

schools nearby

government

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avg ICSEA score

298

total students

Ngaanyatjarra Lands School Government

Combined · K-12 · 298 students

Ngaanyatjarra Lands School - Wanarn Campus Government

Combined

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

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Wanarn Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $75/wk

Rent-to-Income 6.7%

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

If you earn X in Wanarn

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $75/wk

Left after rent $1,050/wk

Rent share 6.7%

Wanarn vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Bindi Bindi

Pop: 59 Income: $1,178/wk Rent: $200/wk

Hines Hill

Pop: 59 Income: $487/wk Rent: $100/wk

Dudinin

Pop: 59 Income: $866/wk

Korbel

Pop: 59 Income: $664/wk Rent: $203/wk

Lake Biddy

Pop: 59 Income: $887/wk Rent: $200/wk

Nomans Lake

Pop: 59 Income: $862/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wanarn

What is the population of Wanarn WA?

The population of Wanarn WA is 117 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 21.4 people per km².Wanarn is ranked #8,504 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wanarn?

The median personal income in Wanarn WA is $342 per week, or $17,784 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $949 per week.Wanarn is ranked #8,819 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wanarn?

Median rent in Wanarn WA is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 6.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wanarn ranks #8,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Wanarn?

The median age in Wanarn WA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wanarn a good suburb to live in?

Wanarn is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 117.The median income is $342/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.7% 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: 51516. All dollar figures in AUD.