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Wapengo NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wapengo NSW is 93 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wapengo is $756 per week ($39,312 per year). Median rent in Wapengo is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Wapengo has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Wapengo has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wapengo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wapengo is $1,200.

There were 5 recorded offences in Wapengo in 2024-25, a rate of 54 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Wapengo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wapengo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$756/wk

$39,312 per year

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Median Rent

$295/wk

$1,278 per month

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Median Age

60years

22 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wapengo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (44) Female 52.2% (48)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

93 people · 74.6 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,850

Family income/wk

Wapengo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wapengo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 8 dwellings

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

Wapengo Country of Birth

Australia

83.3%

England

16.7%

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

Wapengo Religion

No Religion

60.6%

Not stated

15.2%

Anglican

13.1%

Catholic

7.1%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wapengo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Wapengo Employment

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Employed full-time

30.0% 18 people

⏰

Employed part-time

16.7% 10 people

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Not in labour force

53.3% 32 people

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

Wapengo Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree

24.5%

Bachelor Degree

24.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.6%

Certificate III/IV

20.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.5%

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

Wapengo Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

29.6%

Professionals

25.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.8%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Labourers

14.8%

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

Wapengo Field of Study

Education

33.3%

Engineering

18.5%

Architecture & Building

18.5%

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Agriculture & Environment

11.1%

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

Wapengo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wapengo Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

10.3%

$650-$799/wk

20.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.2%

$4,000+/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wapengo Marital Status

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Married

44.7% 38

↔️

Separated

7.1% 6

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Divorced

22.4% 19

🕊️

Widowed

7.1% 6

👤

Never married

18.8% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wapengo Ancestry

English

38.3%

Australian

23.3%

Scottish

16.7%

Irish

9.2%

Other

6.7%

German

3.3%

French

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wapengo School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

45.5%

Pre-school

27.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

27.3%

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

Wapengo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 8

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 147

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

Wapengo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.2% 12

—

Not a volunteer

81.8% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wapengo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wapengo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Did not go to work

22.2%

Walked only

11.1%

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

Wapengo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.5%

2 vehicles

45.0%

3 vehicles

22.5%

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

Wapengo Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.6%

3 bedrooms

54.3%

4 bedrooms

37.1%

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

Wapengo Population Mobility

24.4%

moved in the last year

29.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wapengo Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

158

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wapengo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Wapengo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wapengo Family Structure

Couple — no children

54.7%

Couple — children under 15

28.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

Couple — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wapengo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 7

—

Did not provide

88.7% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wapengo Children Ever Born

No children

11.1%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

66.7%

3 children

11.1%

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

Wapengo When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2016

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

Wapengo Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours

47.7%

15–29 hours

27.7%

30+ hours

15.4%

Did not do domestic work

9.2%

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

Wapengo Household Size

1 person

32.4%

2 persons

40.5%

3 persons

10.8%

4 persons

16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wapengo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

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

Wapengo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wapengo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2024

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

Wapengo Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,406/wk

Median Rent $295/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.0%

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

If you earn X in Wapengo

Your weekly income

≈ $6,093/month

Median rent $295/wk

Left after rent $1,111/wk

Rent share 21.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $638/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $25/wk

Corowa

Income: $634/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $65/wk

Crookwell

Income: $639/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $15/wk

Finley

Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $120/wk

Holbrook

Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $110/wk

Moonbi

Income: $660/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $75/wk

Boorowa

Income: $685/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $50/wk

Walcha

Income: $701/wk Rent: $203/wk Save: $92/wk

Wapengo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bannaby

Pop: 47 Income: $743/wk

Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings - NSW)

Pop: 47 Income: $675/wk

Burra (Snowy Valleys - NSW)

Pop: 47 Income: $974/wk Rent: $180/wk

Cobark

Pop: 47 Income: $695/wk

Fern Gully

Pop: 47 Income: $924/wk Rent: $340/wk

Fullerton

Pop: 47 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Wapengo

Wapengo vs Bannaby →Wapengo vs Black Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings - NSW) →Wapengo vs Burra (Snowy Valleys - NSW) →Wapengo vs Cobark →

Frequently Asked Questions About Wapengo

What is the population of Wapengo NSW?

The population of Wapengo NSW is 93 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Wapengo?

The median personal income in Wapengo NSW is $756 per week, or $39,312 per year.The median household income is $1,406 per week.Family income is $1,850 per week.

How much is rent in Wapengo?

Median rent in Wapengo NSW is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 21.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wapengo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wapengo NSW is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wapengo?

The median age in Wapengo NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wapengo a good suburb to live in?

Wapengo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 93.The median income is $756/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.0% 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: 14157. All dollar figures in AUD.