Wareek VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wareek, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wareek VIC is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wareek is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Wareek is $150 per week ($650 per month). Wareek has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Wareek has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wareek is $1,030.

There were 2 recorded offences in Wareek in 2023-23, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Wareek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wareek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$599/wk
$31,148 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,030/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wareek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (37) Female 46.4% (32)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
72 people · 65.7 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Wareek Age Distribution

0-4
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wareek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.3% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.7% 11 dwellings

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

Wareek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wareek Religion

No Religion
39.1%
Catholic
27.5%
Not stated
18.8%
Anglican
10.1%
Salvation Army
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wareek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
36.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.5%

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

Wareek Employment

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Employed full-time
33.9% 19 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 11 people
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Not in labour force
46.4% 26 people

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

Wareek Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
32.1%
Bachelor Degree
28.6%
Certificate III/IV
28.6%
Certificate I/II
10.7%

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

Wareek Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
50.0%

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

Wareek Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
40.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
18.2%
Engineering
13.6%
Health
13.6%
Management & Commerce
13.6%

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

Wareek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wareek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
40.7%
$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wareek Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 32
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Divorced
15.6% 10
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Widowed
4.7% 3
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Never married
29.7% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wareek Ancestry

English
45.6%
Australian
38.9%
Irish
12.2%
Scottish
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wareek School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Wareek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.3% 9
No need for assistance
92.7% 115

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

Wareek Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.6% 16
Not a volunteer
71.4% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wareek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
37.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wareek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.9%
Did not go to work
26.1%

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

Wareek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.7%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3 vehicles
23.5%
4+ vehicles
20.6%

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

Wareek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
80.8%
5 bedrooms
19.2%

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

Wareek Population Mobility

13.4%
moved in the last year
19.0%
moved in the last 5 years
44.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wareek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
111
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wareek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Mental health
7
Diabetes
5

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

Wareek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
17.1%
$400-$499/wk
14.3%
$500-$649/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
17.1%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.4%
$3,500+/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wareek Family Structure

Couple — no children
61.2%
One parent — no children under 15
14.3%
Couple — children under 15
8.2%
Couple — no children under 15
8.2%
One parent — children under 15
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wareek Military Service

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Previously served
6.9% 4
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Never served
93.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wareek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.7% 4
Did not provide
93.3% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wareek Children Ever Born

No children
20.0%
1 child
26.7%
2 children
53.3%

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

Wareek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Wareek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.7%
5–14 hours
25.5%
15–29 hours
7.8%
30+ hours
23.5%
Did not do domestic work
27.5%

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

Wareek Household Size

1 person
35.3%
2 persons
55.9%
4 persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wareek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
58
Moved from VIC
9

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

Wareek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wareek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-23 — 2 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Wareek Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,041/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.4%

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

If you earn X in Wareek

≈ $4,511/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $891/wk
Rent share 14.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wareek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wareek

What is the population of Wareek VIC?

The population of Wareek VIC is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Wareek?

The median personal income in Wareek VIC is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,041 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Wareek?

Median rent in Wareek VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wareek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wareek VIC is $1,030. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wareek?

The median age in Wareek VIC is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wareek a good suburb to live in?

Wareek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 72.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 22690. All dollar figures in AUD.