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Wantagong NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wantagong, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Wantagong NSW is 76 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wantagong is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Wantagong is $150 per week ($650 per month). Wantagong has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wantagong has a population density of 0.2 people per km².
The most common religion is Anglican (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wantagong is $500.
There were 1 recorded offences in Wantagong in 2024-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Wantagong Population
Wantagong Median Income & Rent
Wantagong Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Wantagong Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wantagong Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wantagong Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Wantagong Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Wantagong Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Wantagong Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Wantagong Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Wantagong Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Wantagong Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Wantagong Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Wantagong Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Wantagong Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Wantagong Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Wantagong School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Wantagong Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Wantagong Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Wantagong How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Wantagong Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Wantagong Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Wantagong Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Wantagong Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Wantagong Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Wantagong Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Wantagong Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Wantagong Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Wantagong Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Wantagong When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Wantagong Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Wantagong Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Wantagong Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Wantagong Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Wantagong Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Wantagong Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Wantagong vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wantagong
What is the population of Wantagong NSW?
The population of Wantagong NSW is 76 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².
What is the median income in Wantagong?
The median personal income in Wantagong NSW is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $2,416 per week.Family income is $3,062 per week.
How much is rent in Wantagong?
Median rent in Wantagong NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 6.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Wantagong?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wantagong NSW is $500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Wantagong?
The median age in Wantagong NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Wantagong a good suburb to live in?
Wantagong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 76.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.2% 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: 14155. All dollar figures in AUD.