Suburbs Wandearah East

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Wandearah East SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wandearah East, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wandearah East SA is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wandearah East is $617 per week ($32,084 per year). Median rent in Wandearah East is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Wandearah East has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Wandearah East has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandearah East is $1,079.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wandearah East in 2024-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

Wandearah East Map

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📍 Wandearah East, South Australia — 33.3986°S, 138.0540°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wandearah East Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wandearah East Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$617/wk
$32,084 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,079/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wandearah East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (50) Female 49.0% (48)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
95 people · 168.2 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Wandearah East Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wandearah East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.7% 29 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
29.3% 12 dwellings

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

Wandearah East Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wandearah East Religion

No Religion
28.9%
Uniting Church
23.3%
Christian (other)
15.6%
Catholic
13.3%
Not stated
10.0%
Lutheran
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wandearah East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.9%

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

Wandearah East Employment

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Employed full-time
45.9% 34 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.3% 18 people
🏠
Not in labour force
29.7% 22 people

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

Wandearah East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Bachelor Degree
19.4%
Postgraduate Degree
8.3%

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

Wandearah East Occupation

Managers
44.0%
Clerical & Administrative
24.0%
Professionals
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%

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

Wandearah East Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Society & Culture
20.8%
Health
16.7%
Engineering
12.5%
Education
12.5%
Management & Commerce
12.5%

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

Wandearah East Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wandearah East Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
24.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
32.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$4,000+/wk
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wandearah East Marital Status

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Married
55.4% 41
📋
Divorced
12.2% 9
👤
Never married
32.4% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wandearah East Ancestry

Australian
41.3%
English
28.6%
German
7.9%
Scottish
7.9%
Irish
7.1%
Dutch
4.0%
Italian
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wandearah East School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
56.3%
Secondary — Catholic
25.0%
Primary — Government
18.8%

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

Wandearah East Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 184

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

Wandearah East Volunteering

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Volunteer
52.8% 38
—
Not a volunteer
47.2% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wandearah East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
50.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wandearah East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.3%
Walked only
16.7%
Did not go to work
10.0%

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

Wandearah East Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.2%
2 vehicles
28.9%
3 vehicles
31.6%
4+ vehicles
26.3%

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

Wandearah East Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.8%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
41.2%

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

Wandearah East Population Mobility

4.3%
moved in the last year
17.4%
moved in the last 5 years
67.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wandearah East Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
178
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wandearah East Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Mental health
6
Heart disease
4
Diabetes
3

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

Wandearah East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.9%
$1-$149/wk
17.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wandearah East Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.4%
Couple — no children
42.7%
Couple — no children under 15
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wandearah East Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.4% 14
—
Did not provide
81.6% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wandearah East Children Ever Born

1 child
55.6%
2 children
44.4%

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

Wandearah East When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5

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

Wandearah East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5–14 hours
24.0%
15–29 hours
17.3%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
16.0%

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

Wandearah East Household Size

1 person
22.5%
2 persons
42.5%
3 persons
7.5%
4 persons
15.0%
5 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wandearah East Where Residents Moved From

Same address
88
Moved from SA
4

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

Wandearah East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wandearah East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Wandearah East Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,770/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.6%

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

If you earn X in Wandearah East

≈ $7,670/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,370/wk
Rent share 22.6%

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Income: $556/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $225/wk
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Income: $557/wk Rent: $189/wk Save: $211/wk
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Income: $578/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $200/wk
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Income: $581/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $200/wk
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Income: $730/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $185/wk
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Income: $506/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $175/wk
Kapunda
Income: $625/wk Rent: $246/wk Save: $154/wk
Kadina
Income: $598/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $150/wk

Wandearah East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Lake Plains
Pop: 48 Income: $574/wk Rent: $127/wk
Pelican Lagoon
Pop: 48 Income: $450/wk Rent: $240/wk
Whitwarta
Pop: 48 Income: $669/wk Rent: $205/wk
Willow Creek
Pop: 48 Income: $914/wk Rent: $207/wk
Birchmore
Pop: 49 Income: $706/wk Rent: $225/wk
Black Springs (SA)
Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $163/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wandearah East

What is the population of Wandearah East SA?

The population of Wandearah East SA is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Wandearah East?

The median personal income in Wandearah East SA is $617 per week, or $32,084 per year.The median household income is $1,770 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Wandearah East?

Median rent in Wandearah East SA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wandearah East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandearah East SA is $1,079. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wandearah East?

The median age in Wandearah East SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wandearah East a good suburb to live in?

Wandearah East is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 95.The median income is $617/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% 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: 41526. All dollar figures in AUD.