South Australia · Suburb Profile

Wanilla SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wanilla SA is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wanilla is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Wanilla is $115 per week ($498 per month). Wanilla has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wanilla has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanilla is $934.

There were 2 recorded offences in Wanilla in 2024-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Wanilla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wanilla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$866/wk

$45,032 per year

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Median Rent

$115/wk

$498 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$934/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wanilla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.2% (43) Female 53.8% (50)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

95 people · 158.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,792

Family income/wk

Wanilla Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wanilla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.7% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.3% 16 dwellings

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

Wanilla Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wanilla Religion

No Religion

39.4%

Uniting Church

21.3%

Catholic

11.7%

Anglican

10.6%

Not stated

9.6%

Baptist

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wanilla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

27.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Wanilla Employment

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Employed full-time

35.3% 24 people

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Employed part-time

36.8% 25 people

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Not in labour force

27.9% 19 people

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

Wanilla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.0%

Bachelor Degree

30.0%

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

Wanilla Occupation

Managers

33.3%

Professionals

28.6%

Community & Personal Service

23.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

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

Wanilla Field of Study

Health

24.1%

Engineering

17.2%

Education

13.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.8%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Agriculture & Environment

10.3%

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

Wanilla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wanilla Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

18.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wanilla Marital Status

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Married

53.4% 39

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Separated

4.1% 3

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Divorced

4.1% 3

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Widowed

9.6% 7

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Never married

28.8% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wanilla Ancestry

Australian

41.3%

English

37.6%

German

7.3%

Irish

4.6%

Other

3.7%

Dutch

2.8%

Scottish

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wanilla School & University Attendance

Pre-school

33.3%

Primary — Government

23.8%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Secondary — Government

14.3%

Vocational Education

14.3%

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

Wanilla Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 173

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

Wanilla Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.2% 20

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Not a volunteer

71.8% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wanilla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wanilla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.6%

Did not go to work

19.4%

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

Wanilla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.0%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

30.0%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

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

Wanilla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.1%

3 bedrooms

58.1%

4 bedrooms

25.8%

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

Wanilla Population Mobility

10.2%

moved in the last year

27.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wanilla Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

181

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wanilla Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Lung condition

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

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

Wanilla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.0%

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

16.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wanilla Family Structure

Couple — no children

50.7%

Couple — children under 15

38.4%

One parent — children under 15

6.8%

Couple — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wanilla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.3% 4

—

Did not provide

93.8% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wanilla Children Ever Born

2 children

46.2%

3 children

53.8%

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

Wanilla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.6%

5–14 hours

34.8%

15–29 hours

21.7%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Wanilla Household Size

1 person

11.9%

2 persons

52.4%

3 persons

7.1%

4 persons

21.4%

5 persons

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wanilla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Wanilla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wanilla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Wanilla Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,468/wk

Median Rent $115/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.8%

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

If you earn X in Wanilla

Your weekly income

≈ $6,361/month

Median rent $115/wk

Left after rent $1,353/wk

Rent share 7.8%

Wanilla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Lake Plains

Pop: 48 Income: $574/wk Rent: $127/wk

Pelican Lagoon

Pop: 48 Income: $450/wk Rent: $240/wk

Whitwarta

Pop: 48 Income: $669/wk Rent: $205/wk

Willow Creek

Pop: 48 Income: $914/wk Rent: $207/wk

Birchmore

Pop: 49 Income: $706/wk Rent: $225/wk

Black Springs (SA)

Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $163/wk

Compare Wanilla

Wanilla vs Lake Plains →Wanilla vs Pelican Lagoon →Wanilla vs Whitwarta →Wanilla vs Willow Creek →

Frequently Asked Questions About Wanilla

What is the population of Wanilla SA?

The population of Wanilla SA is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Wanilla?

The median personal income in Wanilla SA is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $1,792 per week.

How much is rent in Wanilla?

Median rent in Wanilla SA is $115 per week ($498 per month).Rent represents 7.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wanilla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanilla SA is $934. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wanilla?

The median age in Wanilla SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wanilla a good suburb to live in?

Wanilla is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 95.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.8% 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: 41531. All dollar figures in AUD.