Wandera NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wandera NSW is 15 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wandera is $724 per week ($37,648 per year). Median rent in Wandera is $200 per week ($867 per month). Wandera has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Wandera has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandera is $1,276.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wandera in 2024-25, a rate of 67 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Wandera Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wandera Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$724/wk
$37,648 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,276/mo
Avg household size: 1.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wandera Demographics

Gender Split

Male 33.3% (6) Female 66.7% (12)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
15 people · 4.7 km²

Households

1.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Wandera Age Distribution

50-54
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wandera Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
36.4% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
63.6% 7 dwellings

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

Wandera Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wandera Religion

Anglican
40.9%
No Religion
22.7%
Not stated
22.7%
Uniting Church
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wandera Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Wandera Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 13 people

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

Wandera Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wandera Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wandera Marital Status

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Married
15.8% 3
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Separated
26.3% 5
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Divorced
15.8% 3
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Widowed
15.8% 3
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Never married
26.3% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wandera Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
English
35.0%
Filipino
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wandera Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 29

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

Wandera Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.7% 4
Not a volunteer
73.3% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wandera Car Ownership

1 vehicle
55.6%
2 vehicles
44.4%

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

Wandera Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
37.5%
3 bedrooms
62.5%

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

Wandera Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
17.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wandera Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
33
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wandera Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
50.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wandera Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wandera Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
31.6% 6
Did not provide
68.4% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wandera Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Wandera When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
3

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

Wandera Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
23.1%
Did not do domestic work
76.9%

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

Wandera Household Size

1 person
66.7%
2 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wandera Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Wandera Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Wandera

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $700/wk
Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wandera vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wandera

What is the population of Wandera NSW?

The population of Wandera NSW is 15 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Wandera?

The median personal income in Wandera NSW is $724 per week, or $37,648 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Wandera?

Median rent in Wandera NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wandera?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandera NSW is $1,276. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wandera?

The median age in Wandera NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wandera a good suburb to live in?

Wandera is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 15.The median income is $724/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 14147. All dollar figures in AUD.