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Wandella NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wandella NSW is 141 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wandella is $546 per week ($28,392 per year). Median rent in Wandella is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Wandella has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Wandella has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wandella is England. The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandella is $913.

There were 2 recorded offences in Wandella in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Wandella Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wandella Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$546/wk

$28,392 per year

#7765 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$913/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 1.1 per bedroom

Wandella Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (68) Female 51.8% (73)

Population Density

2.3

people per km²

141 people · 61.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$1,160

Family income/wk

Wandella Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wandella Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

82.0% 41 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

18.0% 9 dwellings

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

Wandella Country of Birth

Australia

94.6%

England

5.4%

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

Wandella Religion

No Religion

64.6%

Anglican

11.8%

Catholic

11.8%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

6.3%

Not stated

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wandella Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Wandella Employment

💼

Employed full-time

27.3% 30 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.3% 30 people

🏠

Not in labour force

45.5% 50 people

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

Wandella Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.4%

Postgraduate Degree

6.6%

Certificate I/II

3.9%

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

Wandella Occupation

Community & Personal Service

24.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

Managers

17.8%

Professionals

17.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.1%

Labourers

8.9%

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

Wandella Field of Study

Health

27.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.9%

Agriculture & Environment

15.9%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Engineering

9.1%

Management & Commerce

6.8%

Society & Culture

6.8%

Education

6.8%

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

Wandella Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wandella Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

10.5%

$400-$499/wk

15.8%

$650-$799/wk

14.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wandella Marital Status

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Married

57.0% 77

↔️

Separated

3.7% 5

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Divorced

8.9% 12

🕊️

Widowed

5.2% 7

👤

Never married

25.2% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wandella Ancestry

English

31.6%

Australian

30.5%

Irish

10.2%

Scottish

9.6%

German

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

Italian

2.8%

New Zealander

2.8%

Other

2.3%

Welsh

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wandella School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

64.3%

Primary — Government

35.7%

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

Wandella Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 7

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 257

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

Wandella Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.7% 27

—

Not a volunteer

77.3% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wandella Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wandella How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.5%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Truck

9.3%

Walked only

5.6%

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

Wandella Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.2%

2 vehicles

47.3%

3 vehicles

16.4%

4+ vehicles

18.2%

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

Wandella Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

16.7%

2 bedrooms

16.7%

3 bedrooms

45.8%

4 bedrooms

20.8%

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

Wandella Population Mobility

15.5%

moved in the last year

18.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wandella Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

261

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wandella Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Stroke

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

Wandella Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

15.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wandella Family Structure

Couple — no children

63.3%

Couple — children under 15

29.4%

Couple — no children under 15

4.6%

One parent — children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wandella Military Service

🏅

Previously served

9.2% 11

👤

Never served

90.8% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wandella Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.6% 15

—

Did not provide

87.4% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wandella Children Ever Born

No children

14.3%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

42.9%

3 children

28.6%

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

Wandella When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Wandella Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.4%

5–14 hours

36.6%

15–29 hours

20.5%

30+ hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

14.3%

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

Wandella Household Size

1 person

22.4%

2 persons

55.2%

3 persons

6.9%

4 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wandella Where Residents Moved From

Same address

109

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Wandella Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wandella Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Wandella Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,104/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.6%

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

If you earn X in Wandella

Your weekly income

≈ $4,784/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $844/wk

Rent share 23.6%

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Wandella vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Ben Bullen

Pop: 71 Income: $687/wk Rent: $160/wk

Bimbi

Pop: 71 Income: $671/wk Rent: $130/wk

Boorolong

Pop: 71 Income: $771/wk Rent: $290/wk

Burra Creek

Pop: 71 Income: $725/wk Rent: $120/wk

Calimo

Pop: 71 Income: $725/wk Rent: $260/wk

Wattamolla

Pop: 71 Income: $1,213/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wandella

What is the population of Wandella NSW?

The population of Wandella NSW is 141 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Wandella is ranked #7,935 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wandella?

The median personal income in Wandella NSW is $546 per week, or $28,392 per year.The median household income is $1,104 per week.Family income is $1,160 per week.Wandella is ranked #7,765 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wandella?

Median rent in Wandella NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wandella ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wandella?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandella NSW is $913. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wandella?

The median age in Wandella NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wandella a good suburb to live in?

Wandella is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 141.The median income is $546/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% 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: 14146. All dollar figures in AUD.