Wanganella NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wanganella NSW is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wanganella is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Wanganella is $15 per week ($65 per month). Wanganella has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Wanganella has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanganella is $1,896.

There were 3 recorded offences in Wanganella in 2024-25, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Wanganella Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wanganella Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$819/wk
$42,588 per year
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Median Rent
$15/wk
$65 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,896/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wanganella Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (34) Female 46.0% (29)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
61 people · 1504.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Wanganella Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
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)

Wanganella Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Wanganella Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wanganella Religion

No Religion
38.3%
Anglican
28.3%
Not stated
20.0%
Catholic
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wanganella Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.8%

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

Wanganella Employment

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Employed full-time
51.6% 16 people
Employed part-time
16.1% 5 people
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Not in labour force
32.3% 10 people

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

Wanganella Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.2%
Certificate III/IV
41.2%
Postgraduate Degree
17.6%

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

Wanganella Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Wanganella Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Wanganella Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wanganella Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
30.8%
$800-$999/wk
23.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wanganella Marital Status

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Married
52.5% 21
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Divorced
7.5% 3
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Never married
40.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wanganella Ancestry

English
38.2%
Australian
27.6%
Scottish
13.2%
Irish
11.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wanganella School & University Attendance

Pre-school
100.0%

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

Wanganella Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.8% 6
No need for assistance
94.2% 97

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

Wanganella Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 10
Not a volunteer
75.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wanganella How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Wanganella Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
21.4%
3 vehicles
28.6%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

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

Wanganella Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.6%
2 bedrooms
18.2%
3 bedrooms
13.6%
4 bedrooms
27.3%
6+ bedrooms
27.3%

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

Wanganella Population Mobility

8.9%
moved in the last year
26.7%
moved in the last 5 years
58.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wanganella Indigenous Population

6.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
101
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wanganella Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Mental health
6
Heart disease
3

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

Wanganella Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
31.8%
$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wanganella Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.6%
Couple — no children
26.3%
Couple — no children under 15
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wanganella Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wanganella Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.9%
5–14 hours
39.5%
15–29 hours
7.0%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
23.3%

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

Wanganella Household Size

1 person
35.0%
2 persons
25.0%
3 persons
15.0%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wanganella Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wanganella Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Other Against Person
2
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Wanganella Rent Prices & Affordability

1%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,333/wk
Median Rent $15/wk
Rent-to-Income 1.1%

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

If you earn X in Wanganella

≈ $5,776/month
Median rent $15/wk
Left after rent $1,318/wk
Rent share 1.1%

Wanganella vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wanganella

What is the population of Wanganella NSW?

The population of Wanganella NSW is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Wanganella?

The median personal income in Wanganella NSW is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Wanganella?

Median rent in Wanganella NSW is $15 per week ($65 per month).Rent represents 1.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wanganella?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanganella NSW is $1,896. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wanganella?

The median age in Wanganella NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wanganella a good suburb to live in?

Wanganella is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 61.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (1.1% 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: 14151. All dollar figures in AUD.