Wargan VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wargan VIC is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wargan is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Wargan is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Wargan has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Wargan has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wargan is $1,300.

There were 6 recorded offences in Wargan in 2025-25, a rate of 113 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Wargan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wargan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$231/wk
$1,001 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wargan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (25) Female 49.0% (24)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
53 people · 435.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

Wargan Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wargan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.5% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.5% 5 dwellings

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

Wargan Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wargan Religion

No Religion
46.3%
Catholic
20.4%
Not stated
20.4%
Buddhism
7.4%
Uniting Church
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wargan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.2%

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

Wargan Employment

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Employed full-time
44.7% 17 people
Employed part-time
18.4% 7 people
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Not in labour force
36.8% 14 people

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

Wargan Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
63.6%
Certificate III/IV
36.4%

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

Wargan Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
54.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
45.5%

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

Wargan Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Engineering
28.6%
Management & Commerce
21.4%

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

Wargan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wargan Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
37.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
25.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wargan Marital Status

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Married
51.1% 24
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Never married
48.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wargan Ancestry

Australian
42.2%
English
21.9%
Scottish
10.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
9.4%
Chinese
6.3%
German
4.7%
Irish
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wargan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
55.6%
Secondary — Government
44.4%

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

Wargan Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 99

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

Wargan Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.1% 12
Not a volunteer
73.9% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wargan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.3%
Car (passenger)
16.7%

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

Wargan Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.4%
2 vehicles
13.0%
3 vehicles
39.1%
4+ vehicles
30.4%

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

Wargan Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
69.2%
4 bedrooms
30.8%

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

Wargan Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
6.7%
moved in the last 5 years
61.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wargan Indigenous Population

13.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
73
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wargan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
24.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
16.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wargan Family Structure

Couple — no children
39.0%
Couple — children under 15
31.7%
Couple — no children under 15
29.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wargan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.0% 8
Did not provide
84.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wargan Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Wargan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
38.5%
5–14 hours
25.6%
15–29 hours
7.7%
30+ hours
7.7%
Did not do domestic work
20.5%

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

Wargan Household Size

1 person
38.9%
2 persons
16.7%
3 persons
27.8%
4 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wargan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wargan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
2
Assault
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wargan Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $231/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.2%

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

If you earn X in Wargan

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $231/wk
Left after rent $1,394/wk
Rent share 14.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wargan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Wargan

What is the population of Wargan VIC?

The population of Wargan VIC is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Wargan?

The median personal income in Wargan VIC is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Wargan?

Median rent in Wargan VIC is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 14.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wargan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wargan VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wargan?

The median age in Wargan VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wargan a good suburb to live in?

Wargan is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 53.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.2% 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: 22691. All dollar figures in AUD.