Wanganui NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wanganui NSW is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wanganui is $483 per week ($25,116 per year). Median rent in Wanganui is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Wanganui has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Wanganui has a population density of 20.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wanganui is England. The most common religion is No Religion (80% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanganui is $1,300.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wanganui in 2024-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Wanganui Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wanganui Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$483/wk
$25,116 per year
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Median Rent
$500/wk
$2,167 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

Wanganui Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (24) Female 52.9% (27)

Population Density

20.4
people per km²
51 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,749
Family income/wk

Wanganui Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wanganui Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Wanganui Country of Birth

Australia
64.7%
England
17.6%
Germany
17.6%

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

Wanganui Religion

No Religion
80.0%
Not stated
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wanganui Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
79.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.6%

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

Wanganui Employment

Employed part-time
33.3% 8 people
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Not in labour force
66.7% 16 people

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

Wanganui Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
31.0%
Certificate III/IV
31.0%
Bachelor Degree
27.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.3%

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

Wanganui Occupation

Professionals
42.1%
Managers
21.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.1%
Community & Personal Service
15.8%

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

Wanganui Field of Study

Management & Commerce
62.5%
Society & Culture
37.5%

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

Wanganui Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wanganui Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
44.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wanganui Marital Status

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Married
35.7% 15
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Separated
11.9% 5
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Divorced
7.1% 3
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Never married
45.2% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wanganui Ancestry

English
31.3%
Australian
25.4%
German
11.9%
Dutch
9.0%
Irish
7.5%
French
6.0%
Scottish
4.5%
Other
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wanganui School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
41.7%
Primary — Government
33.3%
Secondary — Government
25.0%

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

Wanganui Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 87

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

Wanganui Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.7% 9
Not a volunteer
76.3% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wanganui How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.0%
Did not go to work
30.0%

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

Wanganui Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Wanganui Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
66.7%
3 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Wanganui Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
30.0%
moved in the last 5 years
10.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wanganui Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
80
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wanganui Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Arthritis
4
Lung condition
3

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

Wanganui Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.5%
$150-$299/wk
14.8%
$300-$399/wk
14.8%
$650-$799/wk
14.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wanganui Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
35.3%
One parent — children under 15
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wanganui Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wanganui When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1981–1990
4
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
5

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

Wanganui Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.0%
5–14 hours
30.0%
15–29 hours
30.0%
30+ hours
10.0%

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

Wanganui Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
33.3%
4 persons
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wanganui Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wanganui Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Wanganui Rent Prices & Affordability

44%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $500/wk
Rent-to-Income 44.4%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Wanganui

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $500/wk
Left after rent $625/wk
Rent share 44.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wanganui vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Wanganui

What is the population of Wanganui NSW?

The population of Wanganui NSW is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Wanganui?

The median personal income in Wanganui NSW is $483 per week, or $25,116 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,749 per week.

How much is rent in Wanganui?

Median rent in Wanganui NSW is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 44.4% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Wanganui?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanganui NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wanganui?

The median age in Wanganui NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wanganui a good suburb to live in?

Wanganui is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 51.The median income is $483/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (44.4% 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: 14152. All dollar figures in AUD.