Suburbs Wappilka

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Wappilka SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wappilka SA is 17 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wappilka is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Wappilka is $185 per week ($802 per month). Wappilka has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wappilka has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Wappilka in 2023-24, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

Wappilka Map

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📍 Wappilka, South Australia — 34.3934°S, 140.3045°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wappilka Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wappilka Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$185/wk
$802 per month
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Median Age
29years
9 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wappilka Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (10) Female 44.4% (8)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
17 people · 114.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Wappilka Age Distribution

25-29
55-59
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wappilka Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Wappilka Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wappilka Religion

No Religion
58.8%
Lutheran
41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wappilka Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.4%

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

Wappilka Employment

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Employed full-time
23.1% 3 people
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Not in labour force
76.9% 10 people

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

Wappilka Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

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

Wappilka Occupation

Labourers
100.0%

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

Wappilka Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Wappilka Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wappilka Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wappilka Marital Status

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Married
63.6% 7
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Never married
36.4% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wappilka Ancestry

Australian
37.9%
German
24.1%
English
13.8%
French
13.8%
Scottish
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wappilka Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 27

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

Wappilka Volunteering

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Volunteer
50.0% 4
—
Not a volunteer
50.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wappilka How People Get to Work

Walked only
100.0%

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

Wappilka Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Wappilka Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Wappilka Population Mobility

23.5%
moved in the last year
28.6%
moved in the last 5 years
53.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wappilka Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
26
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wappilka Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wappilka Family Structure

Couple — no children
76.9%
One parent — children under 15
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wappilka Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
33.3% 3
—
Did not provide
66.7% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wappilka Unpaid Domestic Work

15–29 hours
37.5%
Did not do domestic work
62.5%

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

Wappilka Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wappilka Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023

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

Wappilka Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $185/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.6%

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

If you earn X in Wappilka

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $185/wk
Left after rent $715/wk
Rent share 20.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $596/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $5/wk
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Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $5/wk
Novar Gardens
Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $20/wk

Wappilka vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Amyton
Pop: 9 Income: $350/wk
Bakara
Pop: 9 Income: $774/wk
Cape Borda
Pop: 9 Income: $575/wk
Cultana
Pop: 9 Income: $575/wk
Mabel Creek
Pop: 9 Income: $416/wk Rent: $100/wk
Malpas
Pop: 9 Income: $724/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wappilka

What is the population of Wappilka SA?

The population of Wappilka SA is 17 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Wappilka?

The median personal income in Wappilka SA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Wappilka?

Median rent in Wappilka SA is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Wappilka?

The median age in Wappilka SA is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wappilka a good suburb to live in?

Wappilka is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 17.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% 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: 41532. All dollar figures in AUD.