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Wangara WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wangara WA is 43 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wangara is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Wangara is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Wangara has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Wangara has a population density of 7.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wangara is Germany. The most common religion is Catholic (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wangara is $2,150.

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📍 Wangara, Western Australia — 31.7930°S, 115.8336°E

🏫 Schools (12)

Wangara Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wangara Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$624/wk
$32,448 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
👤
Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,150/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Wangara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 66.7% (28) Female 33.3% (14)

Population Density

7.6
people per km²
43 people · 5.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Wangara Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wangara Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Wangara Country of Birth

Australia
82.6%
Germany
17.4%

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

Wangara Religion

Catholic
51.1%
No Religion
40.4%
Not stated
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wangara Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
56.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
18.8%

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

Wangara Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
100.0%

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

Wangara Employment

💼
Employed full-time
39.5% 15 people
⏰
Employed part-time
23.7% 9 people
🏠
Not in labour force
36.8% 14 people

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

Wangara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Wangara Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
41.7%
Clerical & Administrative
33.3%
Managers
25.0%

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

Wangara Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Wangara Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wangara Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
40.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wangara Marital Status

💍
Married
30.0% 12
↔️
Separated
10.0% 4
📋
Divorced
17.5% 7
🕊️
Widowed
12.5% 5
👤
Never married
30.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wangara Ancestry

English
29.4%
Australian
27.5%
Italian
19.6%
Scottish
17.6%
Other
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wangara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Wangara Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.8% 3
✅
No need for assistance
96.3% 77

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

Wangara Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wangara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
40.0%
Walked only
40.0%
Truck
20.0%

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

Wangara Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.0%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
14.3%

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

Wangara Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
60.0%

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

Wangara Population Mobility

25.0%
moved in the last year
45.7%
moved in the last 5 years
62.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wangara Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
79
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wangara Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Diabetes
4
Mental health
4
Lung condition
3

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

Wangara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
31.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
31.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wangara Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.7%
Couple — children under 15
40.7%
Couple — no children under 15
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wangara Military Service

🏅
Previously served
10.3% 4
👤
Never served
89.7% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wangara Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.4% 4
—
Did not provide
88.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wangara When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Wangara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.1%
5–14 hours
17.1%
15–29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
28.6%

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

Wangara Household Size

1 person
40.0%
2 persons
30.0%
4 persons
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wangara Where Residents Moved From

Same address
30
Moved from WA
13

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

Wangara Schools

12
schools nearby
7
government
1061
avg ICSEA score
7,387
total students
The Montessori School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 166 students
1120
ICSEA
Kingsway Christian College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,379 students
1118
ICSEA
St Luke's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 454 students
1087
ICSEA
Madeley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 475 students
1052
ICSEA
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 218 students
1047
ICSEA
Ashdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 682 students
1047
ICSEA
Landsdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 744 students
1047
ICSEA
Pearsall Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 624 students
1045
ICSEA
Ashdale Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,854 students
1039
ICSEA
Hocking Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 527 students
1036
ICSEA
Landsdale Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 264 students
1032
ICSEA
Alta-1 College - ConnectEd Campus Independent
Secondary

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

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Wangara Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $360/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Wangara

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,264/wk
Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $503/wk Rent: $231/wk Save: $129/wk
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Income: $520/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $160/wk
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Income: $549/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $40/wk
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Income: $617/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $110/wk
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Income: $554/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $100/wk
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Income: $541/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $80/wk
Toodyay
Income: $568/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $80/wk
Busselton
Income: $624/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $40/wk

Wangara vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Holyoake
Pop: 22 Income: $749/wk
Booralaming
Pop: 22 Income: $1,375/wk
Burran Rock
Pop: 22 Income: $687/wk Rent: $50/wk
Elabbin
Pop: 22 Income: $1,437/wk Rent: $150/wk
Karrakatta
Pop: 22 Income: $1,625/wk Rent: $50/wk
Koolanooka
Pop: 22 Income: $725/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wangara

What is the population of Wangara WA?

The population of Wangara WA is 43 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Wangara?

The median personal income in Wangara WA is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Wangara?

Median rent in Wangara WA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wangara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wangara WA is $2,150. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wangara?

The median age in Wangara WA is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wangara a good suburb to live in?

Wangara is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 43.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 51523. All dollar figures in AUD.