Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Wanniassa ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wanniassa, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wanniassa ACT is 7,885 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wanniassa is $1,127 per week ($58,604 per year). Median rent in Wanniassa is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Wanniassa has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Wanniassa has a population density of 1460.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wanniassa is India. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanniassa is $2,100.

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Wanniassa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wanniassa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,127/wk

$58,604 per year

#618 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,100/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wanniassa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (3,968) Female 49.7% (3,916)

Population Density

1460.9

people per km²

7,885 people · 5.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,700

Family income/wk

Wanniassa Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wanniassa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.5% 1,042 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.5% 1,198 dwellings

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

Wanniassa Country of Birth

Australia

89.8%

India

4.0%

England

3.7%

China

0.7%

Germany

0.5%

Greece

0.3%

Brazil

0.2%

Egypt

0.2%

Croatia

0.2%

Fiji

0.2%

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

Wanniassa Religion

No Religion

47.6%

Catholic

25.2%

Anglican

10.9%

Not stated

5.2%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Hinduism

2.7%

Islam

2.5%

Buddhism

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wanniassa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

76.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

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

Wanniassa Languages Spoken at Home

Other

24.8%

Malayalam

20.2%

IAL Nepali

11.4%

Spanish

11.4%

Mandarin

10.6%

Italian

7.6%

IAL Punjabi

7.1%

Arabic

6.8%

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

Wanniassa Employment

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Employed full-time

42.6% 2,501 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 1,185 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 171 people

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Not in labour force

34.3% 2,017 people

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

Wanniassa Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.1%

Certificate III/IV

23.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.1%

Postgraduate Degree

14.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Wanniassa Occupation

Professionals

36.8%

Managers

18.5%

Clerical & Administrative

15.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.4%

Community & Personal Service

9.3%

Sales Workers

3.4%

Labourers

3.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.5%

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

Wanniassa Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.4%

Society & Culture

19.2%

Engineering

11.6%

Health

11.1%

Education

8.2%

Information Technology

8.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.1%

Architecture & Building

5.0%

Creative Arts

4.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

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

Wanniassa Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wanniassa Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

3.6%

$800-$999/wk

3.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wanniassa Marital Status

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Married

51.8% 3,273

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Separated

2.6% 163

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Divorced

8.7% 551

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Widowed

3.9% 249

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Never married

32.9% 2,078

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wanniassa Ancestry

Australian

28.0%

English

26.9%

Other

10.5%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

8.9%

German

2.9%

Indian

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Italian

2.6%

Chinese

2.0%

Dutch

1.5%

Greek

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wanniassa School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.7%

Secondary — Government

19.8%

Primary — Catholic

11.8%

Secondary — Catholic

10.7%

Vocational Education

10.5%

Pre-school

9.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

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

Wanniassa Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 830

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 14,412

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

Wanniassa Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.5% 1,132

—

Not a volunteer

81.5% 4,974

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wanniassa Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.9%

$300-$449/mo

2.4%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

2.4%

$800-$999/mo

3.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wanniassa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Did not go to work

11.9%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

Bus

4.6%

Bicycle

1.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.1%

Walked only

1.1%

Truck

0.5%

Other

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

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

Wanniassa Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.3%

1 vehicle

31.7%

2 vehicles

43.1%

3 vehicles

13.8%

4+ vehicles

7.1%

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

Wanniassa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.3%

2 bedrooms

7.3%

3 bedrooms

42.6%

4 bedrooms

37.9%

5 bedrooms

7.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

Wanniassa Population Mobility

10.8%

moved in the last year

31.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wanniassa Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

532

Indigenous residents

14,807

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wanniassa Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

814

Asthma

371

Arthritis

266

Diabetes

223

Heart disease

194

Lung condition

139

Cancer

119

Kidney disease

100

Stroke

Dementia

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

Wanniassa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wanniassa Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.4%

Couple — no children

26.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

One parent — children under 15

6.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wanniassa Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.4% 23

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 21

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Previously served

4.7% 288

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Never served

94.6% 5,788

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wanniassa Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 938

—

Did not provide

84.6% 5,142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wanniassa Children Ever Born

No children

30.4%

1 child

13.7%

2 children

30.0%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

5.7%

5+ children

1.4%

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

Wanniassa When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

216

1971–1980

212

1981–1990

196

1991–2000

210

2001–2010

296

2011–2015

235

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Wanniassa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.2%

5–14 hours

34.9%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

18.4%

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

Wanniassa Household Size

1 person

22.4%

2 persons

33.6%

3 persons

16.6%

4 persons

17.0%

5 persons

7.2%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wanniassa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,739

Moved from ACT

525

Moved from NSW

118

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

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

Wanniassa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.3%

Step family — no other children

7.1%

Blended family — no other children

5.3%

Other couple — children only

0.9%

Intact family — other children present

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wanniassa Schools

schools nearby

government

1057

avg ICSEA score

8,973

total students

Trinity Christian School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,073 students

1150

ICSEA

Farrer Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 252 students

1098

ICSEA

Torrens Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 394 students

1079

ICSEA

Fadden Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 229 students

1076

ICSEA

Holy Family Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 641 students

1076

ICSEA

St Mary MacKillop College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,088 students

1068

ICSEA

St Anthony's Parish Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 421 students

1067

ICSEA

Monash Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 414 students

1063

ICSEA

Wanniassa Hills Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 340 students

1061

ICSEA

Gowrie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 228 students

1043

ICSEA

Taylor Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 286 students

1043

ICSEA

Erindale College Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 871 students

1041

ICSEA

Lake Tuggeranong College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 620 students

1023

ICSEA

Wanniassa School Government

Secondary · K-10 · 538 students

991

ICSEA

Namadgi School Government

Combined · K-10 · 578 students

978

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 17 schools

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

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Wanniassa Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,295/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Wanniassa

Your weekly income

≈ $9,945/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,895/wk

Rent share 17.4%

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Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $391/wk Save: $9/wk

Wanniassa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in ACT

Weston (ACT)

Pop: 4,000 Income: $1,242/wk Rent: $420/wk

Greenway

Pop: 4,129 Income: $1,197/wk Rent: $450/wk

Downer

Pop: 4,296 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $420/wk

Isabella Plains

Pop: 4,329 Income: $1,084/wk Rent: $450/wk

Forde

Pop: 4,435 Income: $1,548/wk Rent: $590/wk

Turner

Pop: 4,470 Income: $1,448/wk Rent: $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wanniassa

What is the population of Wanniassa ACT?

The population of Wanniassa ACT is 7,885 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1460.9 people per km².Wanniassa is ranked #900 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wanniassa?

The median personal income in Wanniassa ACT is $1,127 per week, or $58,604 per year.The median household income is $2,295 per week.Family income is $2,700 per week.Wanniassa is ranked #618 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wanniassa?

Median rent in Wanniassa ACT is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wanniassa ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wanniassa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanniassa ACT is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wanniassa?

The median age in Wanniassa ACT is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wanniassa a good suburb to live in?

Wanniassa is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 7,885.The median income is $1,127/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 80129. All dollar figures in AUD.