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Wandandian NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wandandian NSW is 359 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wandandian is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Wandandian is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Wandandian has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Wandandian has a population density of 21.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wandandian is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandandian is $1,749.

There were 8 recorded offences in Wandandian in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Wandandian Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wandandian Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$739/wk

$38,428 per year

#4750 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,749/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wandandian Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (188) Female 48.1% (174)

Population Density

21.0

people per km²

359 people · 17.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,825

Family income/wk

Wandandian 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wandandian Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

53.6% 59 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

46.4% 51 dwellings

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

Wandandian Country of Birth

Australia

98.2%

England

1.8%

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

Wandandian Religion

No Religion

41.9%

Anglican

20.7%

Catholic

17.9%

Not stated

9.8%

Christian (other)

3.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wandandian Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Wandandian Employment

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Employed full-time

38.8% 99 people

⏰

Employed part-time

20.8% 53 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.2% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

39.2% 100 people

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

Wandandian Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.7%

Bachelor Degree

14.6%

Postgraduate Degree

6.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

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

Wandandian Occupation

Professionals

27.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.5%

Managers

13.1%

Community & Personal Service

11.2%

Clerical & Administrative

8.4%

Labourers

7.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.5%

Sales Workers

4.7%

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

Wandandian Field of Study

Engineering

21.4%

Management & Commerce

16.5%

Society & Culture

13.6%

Architecture & Building

13.6%

Health

13.6%

Education

9.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.9%

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

Wandandian Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wandandian Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

2.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wandandian Marital Status

💍

Married

51.9% 152

↔️

Separated

4.4% 13

📋

Divorced

8.9% 26

🕊️

Widowed

4.8% 14

👤

Never married

30.0% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wandandian Ancestry

English

33.5%

Australian

29.1%

Irish

10.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

Scottish

5.9%

German

4.3%

Dutch

3.5%

Polish

2.2%

Other

2.2%

French

1.0%

Macedonian

0.8%

Welsh

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wandandian School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.9%

Secondary — Government

18.1%

Vocational Education

15.3%

Pre-school

15.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.9%

Primary — Catholic

6.9%

Secondary — Catholic

5.6%

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

Wandandian Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 35

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 632

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

Wandandian Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.3% 60

—

Not a volunteer

78.7% 222

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wandandian Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

17.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wandandian How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.3%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

2.1%

Truck

2.1%

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

Wandandian Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.3%

2 vehicles

38.7%

3 vehicles

27.4%

4+ vehicles

18.5%

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

Wandandian Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.5%

2 bedrooms

5.4%

3 bedrooms

41.9%

4 bedrooms

31.0%

5 bedrooms

6.2%

6+ bedrooms

7.0%

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

Wandandian Population Mobility

10.8%

moved in the last year

37.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wandandian Indigenous Population

8.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

617

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wandandian Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Wandandian Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

8.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wandandian Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — children under 15

31.8%

Couple — no children under 15

17.7%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wandandian Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

1.4% 4

🏅

Previously served

7.2% 20

👤

Never served

91.4% 254

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wandandian Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 40

—

Did not provide

85.5% 236

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wandandian Children Ever Born

No children

28.2%

1 child

7.8%

2 children

27.2%

3 children

24.3%

4 children

12.6%

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

Wandandian When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Wandandian Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

30.4%

15–29 hours

23.4%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

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

Wandandian Household Size

1 person

15.0%

2 persons

43.4%

3 persons

17.7%

4 persons

15.9%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wandandian Where Residents Moved From

Same address

297

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Wandandian Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.3%

Step family — no other children

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wandandian Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Sexual Offences

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Wandandian Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,718/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.9%

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

If you earn X in Wandandian

Your weekly income

≈ $7,445/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $1,308/wk

Rent share 23.9%

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Wandandian vs State & National Average

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Bergalia

Pop: 180 Income: $725/wk Rent: $600/wk

Broughton Vale

Pop: 180 Income: $864/wk Rent: $325/wk

Halls Creek (NSW)

Pop: 180 Income: $752/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jacks Creek

Pop: 180 Income: $519/wk Rent: $150/wk

Rockley

Pop: 180 Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk

South Wolumla

Pop: 180 Income: $636/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wandandian

What is the population of Wandandian NSW?

The population of Wandandian NSW is 359 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 21.0 people per km².Wandandian is ranked #5,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wandandian?

The median personal income in Wandandian NSW is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year.The median household income is $1,718 per week.Family income is $1,825 per week.Wandandian is ranked #4,750 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wandandian?

Median rent in Wandandian NSW is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wandandian ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wandandian?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandandian NSW is $1,749. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wandandian?

The median age in Wandandian NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wandandian a good suburb to live in?

Wandandian is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 359.The median income is $739/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% 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: 14145. All dollar figures in AUD.