Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Wandina WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wandina WA is 4,375 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wandina is $1,001 per week ($52,052 per year). Median rent in Wandina is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Wandina has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wandina has a population density of 1362.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wandina is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandina is $1,790.

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Wandina Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wandina Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,001/wk

$52,052 per year

#1232 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,790/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wandina Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (2,105) Female 51.9% (2,270)

Population Density

1362.1

people per km²

4,375 people · 3.2 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,400

Family income/wk

Wandina 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)

Wandina Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

34.4% 317 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

65.6% 605 dwellings

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

Wandina Country of Birth

Australia

91.5%

England

4.2%

India

2.6%

Hong Kong

0.3%

China

0.3%

Egypt

0.3%

Fiji

0.2%

Canada

0.2%

Germany

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

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

Wandina Religion

No Religion

41.3%

Catholic

27.8%

Anglican

12.7%

Not stated

7.5%

Islam

3.1%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Pentecostal

2.4%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wandina Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

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

Wandina Languages Spoken at Home

Other

23.3%

Malayalam

17.9%

SAL Tot

16.3%

Afrikaans

15.8%

SAL Oth

12.1%

Italian

5.8%

Mandarin

4.6%

Arabic

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wandina Employment

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Employed full-time

45.8% 1,343 people

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Employed part-time

25.1% 737 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 69 people

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Not in labour force

26.7% 782 people

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

Wandina Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.0%

Bachelor Degree

24.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.0%

Postgraduate Degree

6.6%

Certificate I/II

4.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

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

Wandina Occupation

Professionals

29.8%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.1%

Managers

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

Labourers

5.1%

Sales Workers

3.8%

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

Wandina Field of Study

Engineering

20.5%

Health

18.1%

Management & Commerce

17.6%

Education

13.0%

Society & Culture

11.2%

Architecture & Building

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

Information Technology

2.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Creative Arts

1.5%

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

Wandina Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wandina Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

0.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wandina Marital Status

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Married

54.6% 1,764

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Separated

2.3% 74

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Divorced

5.6% 181

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Widowed

3.8% 123

👤

Never married

33.6% 1,086

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wandina Ancestry

Australian

30.8%

English

30.4%

Other

7.6%

Irish

7.1%

Scottish

6.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.9%

Italian

3.6%

Indian

2.5%

German

2.3%

South African

1.9%

Dutch

1.4%

Chinese

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wandina School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.6%

Secondary — Government

15.2%

Secondary — Catholic

15.1%

Primary — Catholic

11.7%

Pre-school

9.9%

Vocational Education

9.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

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

Wandina Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 362

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 7,872

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

Wandina Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.7% 565

—

Not a volunteer

81.3% 2,454

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wandina Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

1.5%

$450-$599/mo

1.5%

$600-$799/mo

2.4%

$800-$999/mo

4.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wandina How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.0%

Did not go to work

12.6%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Bus

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Walked only

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Truck

0.6%

Bicycle

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.1%

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

Wandina Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.4%

1 vehicle

27.0%

2 vehicles

48.8%

3 vehicles

16.9%

4+ vehicles

5.8%

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

Wandina Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.3%

2 bedrooms

3.5%

3 bedrooms

17.6%

4 bedrooms

71.2%

5 bedrooms

6.6%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

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

Wandina Population Mobility

17.9%

moved in the last year

45.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wandina Indigenous Population

6.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

537

Indigenous residents

7,712

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wandina Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

335

Asthma

165

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Wandina Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wandina Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.8%

Couple — no children

21.9%

Couple — no children under 15

11.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wandina Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

2.7% 82

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Never served

97.2% 2,948

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wandina Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 365

—

Did not provide

87.9% 2,652

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wandina Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

1 child

10.3%

2 children

32.4%

3 children

20.3%

4 children

7.3%

5+ children

3.1%

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

Wandina When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

235

2011–2015

193

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Wandina Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.6%

5–14 hours

31.7%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

21.6%

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

Wandina Household Size

1 person

15.4%

2 persons

31.6%

3 persons

18.4%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

9.9%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wandina Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,328

Moved from WA

412

Moved — same area (SA2)

222

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

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

Wandina Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.0%

Step family — no other children

15.4%

Blended family — no other children

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wandina Schools

schools nearby

government

943

avg ICSEA score

1,686

total students

Wandina Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 449 students

978

ICSEA

Mount Tarcoola Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 390 students

938

ICSEA

Champion Bay Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 847 students

914

ICSEA

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

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Wandina Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,238/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.2%

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

If you earn X in Wandina

Your weekly income

≈ $9,698/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,898/wk

Rent share 15.2%

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Wandina vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Gelorup

Pop: 2,255 Income: $865/wk Rent: $380/wk

Medina

Pop: 2,260 Income: $597/wk Rent: $270/wk

Midvale

Pop: 2,283 Income: $730/wk Rent: $275/wk

Piccadilly (WA)

Pop: 2,305 Income: $1,314/wk Rent: $320/wk

Highgate (WA)

Pop: 2,326 Income: $1,194/wk Rent: $365/wk

Marmion

Pop: 2,390 Income: $1,014/wk Rent: $495/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wandina

What is the population of Wandina WA?

The population of Wandina WA is 4,375 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1362.1 people per km².Wandina is ranked #1,773 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wandina?

The median personal income in Wandina WA is $1,001 per week, or $52,052 per year.The median household income is $2,238 per week.Family income is $2,400 per week.Wandina is ranked #1,232 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wandina?

Median rent in Wandina WA is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wandina ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wandina?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandina WA is $1,790. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wandina?

The median age in Wandina WA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wandina a good suburb to live in?

Wandina is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 4,375.The median income is $1,001/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 51521. All dollar figures in AUD.