Wandella VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wandella VIC is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wandella is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Wandella is $163 per week ($706 per month). Wandella has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Wandella has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandella is $859.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wandella in 2025-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Wandella Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wandella Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$612/wk
$31,824 per year
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Median Rent
$163/wk
$706 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$859/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wandella Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (35) Female 47.8% (32)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
67 people · 78.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Wandella Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
55-59
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wandella Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
46.7% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
53.3% 8 dwellings

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

Wandella Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wandella Religion

No Religion
40.0%
Catholic
15.4%
Not stated
13.8%
Anglican
10.8%
Uniting Church
10.8%
Baptist
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wandella Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
37.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.3%

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

Wandella Employment

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Employed full-time
46.0% 23 people
Employed part-time
24.0% 12 people
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Not in labour force
30.0% 15 people

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

Wandella Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Bachelor Degree
40.0%

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

Wandella Occupation

Professionals
46.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
30.8%
Managers
23.1%

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

Wandella Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Society & Culture
28.6%
Agriculture & Environment
19.0%
Education
19.0%

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

$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
22.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wandella Marital Status

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Married
62.5% 30
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Widowed
8.3% 4
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Never married
29.2% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wandella Ancestry

Australian
44.6%
English
38.5%
Irish
10.8%
Scottish
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wandella School & University Attendance

Pre-school
50.0%
Vocational Education
50.0%

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

Wandella Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 104

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

Wandella Volunteering

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Volunteer
12.2% 5
Not a volunteer
87.8% 36

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)
47.8%
Walked only
39.1%
Car (passenger)
13.0%

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

Wandella Car Ownership

2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
52.6%

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

Wandella Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
38.1%
5 bedrooms
19.0%

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

Wandella Population Mobility

6.1%
moved in the last year
24.0%
moved in the last 5 years
64.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wandella Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
107
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wandella Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3

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

Wandella Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
13.3%
$400-$499/wk
13.3%
$500-$649/wk
16.7%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wandella Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.0%
Couple — no children
45.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wandella Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.6% 9
Did not provide
80.4% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wandella Children Ever Born

No children
23.1%
3 children
76.9%

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

Wandella Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
32.0%
5–14 hours
20.0%
15–29 hours
8.0%
30+ hours
14.0%
Did not do domestic work
26.0%

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

Wandella Household Size

1 person
13.0%
2 persons
56.5%
3 persons
13.0%
4 persons
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wandella Where Residents Moved From

Same address
46
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from VIC
3

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 2025-25 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Wandella Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $163/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.5%

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

If you earn X in Wandella

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $163/wk
Left after rent $962/wk
Rent share 14.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wandella vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wandella

What is the population of Wandella VIC?

The population of Wandella VIC is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Wandella?

The median personal income in Wandella VIC is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.

How much is rent in Wandella?

Median rent in Wandella VIC is $163 per week ($706 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wandella?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandella VIC is $859. 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 VIC is 43 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 Victoria with a population of 67.The median income is $612/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22670. All dollar figures in AUD.