Wang Wauk NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wang Wauk NSW is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wang Wauk is $508 per week ($26,416 per year). Median rent in Wang Wauk is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Wang Wauk has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Wang Wauk has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wang Wauk is $1,465.

There were 8 recorded offences in Wang Wauk in 2024-25, a rate of 82 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (6 offences).

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Wang Wauk Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wang Wauk Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$508/wk
$26,416 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,465/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wang Wauk Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.2% (46) Female 55.8% (58)

Population Density

3.1
people per km²
98 people · 32.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,399
Family income/wk

Wang Wauk Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wang Wauk Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
71.8% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.2% 11 dwellings

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

Wang Wauk Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wang Wauk Religion

No Religion
32.3%
Anglican
26.9%
Catholic
14.0%
Not stated
9.7%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
6.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.3%
Pentecostal
3.2%
Other Religions Tot
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wang Wauk Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Wang Wauk Employment

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Employed full-time
12.2% 10 people
Employed part-time
32.9% 27 people
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Unemployed
3.7% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
51.2% 42 people

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

Wang Wauk Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.5%
Bachelor Degree
21.6%

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

Wang Wauk Occupation

Managers
34.4%
Community & Personal Service
25.0%
Professionals
15.6%
Sales Workers
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%

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

Wang Wauk Field of Study

Society & Culture
27.3%
Health
22.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
18.2%
Management & Commerce
18.2%
Architecture & Building
13.6%

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

Wang Wauk Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wang Wauk Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
10.0%
$150-$299/wk
13.3%
$300-$399/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wang Wauk Marital Status

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Married
42.5% 37
↔️
Separated
4.6% 4
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Divorced
18.4% 16
🕊️
Widowed
9.2% 8
👤
Never married
25.3% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wang Wauk Ancestry

Australian
31.7%
English
29.0%
Scottish
16.6%
Irish
6.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.2%
Italian
4.1%
Other
3.4%
German
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wang Wauk School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
42.1%
Primary — Government
21.1%
Vocational Education
21.1%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
15.8%

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

Wang Wauk Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 201

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

Wang Wauk Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.1% 25
Not a volunteer
69.9% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wang Wauk How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.9%
Did not go to work
26.1%

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

Wang Wauk Car Ownership

1 vehicle
24.2%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
12.1%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Wang Wauk Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.2%
3 bedrooms
60.6%
4 bedrooms
15.2%
5 bedrooms
9.1%

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

Wang Wauk Population Mobility

17.7%
moved in the last year
52.2%
moved in the last 5 years
8.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wang Wauk Indigenous Population

6.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
185
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wang Wauk Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Asthma
7
Diabetes
5
Arthritis
5
Heart disease
4
Cancer
4
Lung condition
3

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

Wang Wauk Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
12.3%
$300-$399/wk
15.8%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
19.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wang Wauk Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.7%
Couple — no children
34.8%
One parent — children under 15
15.9%
Couple — no children under 15
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wang Wauk Military Service

🏅
Previously served
9.4% 8
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Never served
90.6% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wang Wauk Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 11
Did not provide
86.4% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wang Wauk Children Ever Born

No children
41.7%
2 children
41.7%
3 children
8.3%
4 children
8.3%

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

Wang Wauk When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
5
1971–1980
4
2011–2015
6

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

Wang Wauk Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.5%
5–14 hours
30.0%
15–29 hours
18.8%
30+ hours
18.8%
Did not do domestic work
15.0%

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

Wang Wauk Household Size

1 person
27.5%
2 persons
32.5%
3 persons
15.0%
4 persons
10.0%
6+ persons
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wang Wauk Where Residents Moved From

Same address
79
Moved from NSW
15
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Wang Wauk Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
62.5%
Step family — no other children
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wang Wauk Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 8 total

Other Against Property
6
Theft
1
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Wang Wauk Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,208/wk
Median Rent $380/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Wang Wauk

≈ $5,235/month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $828/wk
Rent share 31.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wang Wauk vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wang Wauk

What is the population of Wang Wauk NSW?

The population of Wang Wauk NSW is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Wang Wauk?

The median personal income in Wang Wauk NSW is $508 per week, or $26,416 per year.The median household income is $1,208 per week.Family income is $1,399 per week.

How much is rent in Wang Wauk?

Median rent in Wang Wauk NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 31.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Wang Wauk?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wang Wauk NSW is $1,465. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wang Wauk?

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

Is Wang Wauk a good suburb to live in?

Wang Wauk is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 98.The median income is $508/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.5% 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: 14150. All dollar figures in AUD.