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Wards River NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wards River, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Wards River NSW is 178 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wards River is $441 per week ($22,932 per year). Median rent in Wards River is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Wards River has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Wards River has a population density of 2.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Wards River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wards River is $1,465.
There were 1 recorded offences in Wards River in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Wards River Population
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Wards River Demographics
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Wards River Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wards River Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wards River Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Wards River Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Wards River Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Wards River Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Wards River Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Wards River Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Wards River Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Wards River Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Wards River Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Wards River Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Wards River Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Wards River School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Wards River Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Wards River Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Wards River Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Wards River How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Wards River Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Wards River Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Wards River Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Wards River Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Wards River Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Wards River Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Wards River Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Wards River Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Wards River Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Wards River Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Wards River When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Wards River Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Wards River Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Wards River Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Wards River Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Wards River Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Wards River Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wards River
What is the population of Wards River NSW?
The population of Wards River NSW is 178 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².Wards River is ranked #7,281 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Wards River?
The median personal income in Wards River NSW is $441 per week, or $22,932 per year.The median household income is $783 per week.Family income is $900 per week.Wards River is ranked #8,679 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Wards River?
Median rent in Wards River NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 34.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Wards River ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Wards River?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wards River NSW is $1,465. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Wards River?
The median age in Wards River NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Wards River a good suburb to live in?
Wards River is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 178.The median income is $441/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.5% 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: 14165. All dollar figures in AUD.