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Wandering WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wandering, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wandering WA is 391 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wandering is $768 per week ($39,936 per year). Median rent in Wandering is $200 per week ($867 per month). Wandering has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Wandering has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wandering is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandering is $1,600.

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Wandering Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wandering Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$768/wk

$39,936 per year

#4169 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wandering Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (210) Female 46.0% (179)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

391 people · 330.5 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,924

Family income/wk

Wandering 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)

Wandering Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.1% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.9% 45 dwellings

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

Wandering Country of Birth

Australia

93.1%

England

6.9%

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

Wandering Religion

No Religion

42.9%

Not stated

24.3%

Anglican

17.6%

Catholic

10.6%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Uniting Church

1.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

0.8%

Baptist

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wandering Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

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

Wandering Employment

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Employed full-time

40.0% 98 people

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Employed part-time

17.6% 43 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 6 people

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Not in labour force

40.0% 98 people

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

Wandering Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

68.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.8%

Bachelor Degree

8.5%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

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

Wandering Occupation

Managers

23.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

18.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.1%

Labourers

13.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.2%

Professionals

8.5%

Sales Workers

3.7%

Community & Personal Service

3.7%

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

Wandering Field of Study

Engineering

35.6%

Management & Commerce

16.4%

Agriculture & Environment

16.4%

Education

11.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.5%

Health

5.5%

Society & Culture

5.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.1%

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

Wandering Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wandering Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wandering Marital Status

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Married

54.3% 177

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Separated

2.5% 8

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Divorced

14.4% 47

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Widowed

3.1% 10

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Never married

25.8% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wandering Ancestry

English

34.7%

Australian

31.9%

Scottish

9.6%

Irish

5.8%

German

4.0%

Other

4.0%

Maori

2.8%

Dutch

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

New Zealander

1.4%

Indian

1.2%

Croatian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wandering School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.5%

Secondary — Government

29.3%

Pre-school

14.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.3%

Vocational Education

7.3%

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

Wandering Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.7% 29

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No need for assistance

95.3% 588

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

Wandering Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.6% 55

—

Not a volunteer

78.4% 200

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wandering Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

7.7%

$450-$599/mo

12.8%

$600-$799/mo

15.4%

$800-$999/mo

7.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wandering How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.4%

Did not go to work

25.6%

Walked only

5.6%

Other

4.0%

Bus

2.4%

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

Wandering Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.5%

1 vehicle

18.0%

2 vehicles

37.5%

3 vehicles

21.9%

4+ vehicles

17.2%

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

Wandering Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.0%

2 bedrooms

15.2%

3 bedrooms

38.4%

4 bedrooms

37.6%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

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

Wandering Population Mobility

17.6%

moved in the last year

39.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wandering Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

599

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wandering Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Stroke

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Wandering Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wandering Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.8%

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.3%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wandering Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 11

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Never served

95.7% 242

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wandering Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 37

—

Did not provide

85.0% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wandering Children Ever Born

No children

20.8%

1 child

2.8%

2 children

40.6%

3 children

24.5%

4 children

11.3%

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

Wandering When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Wandering Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.3%

5–14 hours

26.5%

15–29 hours

15.6%

30+ hours

17.9%

Did not do domestic work

21.8%

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

Wandering Household Size

1 person

23.4%

2 persons

49.2%

3 persons

8.9%

4 persons

8.9%

5 persons

7.3%

6+ persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wandering Where Residents Moved From

Same address

243

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Wandering Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

74.2%

Blended family — no other children

16.1%

Step family — no other children

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wandering Schools

schools nearby

government

1008

avg ICSEA score

total students

Wandering Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 26 students

1008

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wandering Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,571/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.7%

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

If you earn X in Wandering

Your weekly income

≈ $6,808/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,371/wk

Rent share 12.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wagin

Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Wandering vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Wonnerup

Pop: 196 Income: $909/wk Rent: $310/wk

Hamersley Range

Pop: 197 Income: $2,167/wk

Rothsay

Pop: 197 Income: $2,119/wk

Calingiri

Pop: 198 Income: $909/wk Rent: $185/wk

Munster

Pop: 199 Income: $736/wk Rent: $330/wk

Ranford

Pop: 201 Income: $712/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wandering

What is the population of Wandering WA?

The population of Wandering WA is 391 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Wandering is ranked #5,463 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wandering?

The median personal income in Wandering WA is $768 per week, or $39,936 per year.The median household income is $1,571 per week.Family income is $1,924 per week.Wandering is ranked #4,169 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wandering?

Median rent in Wandering WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wandering ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wandering?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandering WA is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wandering?

The median age in Wandering WA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wandering a good suburb to live in?

Wandering is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 391.The median income is $768/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.7% 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: 51518. All dollar figures in AUD.