Wartook VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wartook VIC is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wartook is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in Wartook is $140 per week ($607 per month). Wartook has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Wartook has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wartook is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wartook is $1,120.

There were 4 recorded offences in Wartook in 2025-25, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (3 offences).

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Wartook Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wartook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$562/wk
$29,224 per year
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Median Rent
$140/wk
$607 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,120/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wartook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (46) Female 44.6% (37)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
88 people · 131.7 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,458
Family income/wk

Wartook Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wartook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
81.5% 22 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
18.5% 5 dwellings

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

Wartook Country of Birth

Australia
92.3%
England
7.7%

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

Wartook Religion

No Religion
48.9%
Not stated
13.0%
Anglican
13.0%
Catholic
8.7%
Lutheran
6.5%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Pentecostal
3.3%
Uniting Church
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wartook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.9%

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

Wartook Employment

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Employed full-time
33.8% 22 people
Employed part-time
18.5% 12 people
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Not in labour force
47.7% 31 people

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

Wartook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
29.5%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%
Postgraduate Degree
18.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.8%

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

Wartook Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Clerical & Administrative
20.8%
Professionals
16.7%
Labourers
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%

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

Wartook Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
29.6%
Health
18.5%
Society & Culture
18.5%
Architecture & Building
11.1%
Education
11.1%
Creative Arts
11.1%

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

Wartook Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wartook Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
26.3%
$650-$799/wk
26.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wartook Marital Status

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Married
46.3% 38
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Divorced
3.7% 3
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Widowed
4.9% 4
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Never married
45.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wartook Ancestry

English
28.8%
Australian
23.7%
Scottish
22.0%
Irish
14.4%
German
6.8%
Other
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wartook Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.5% 12
No need for assistance
92.5% 148

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

Wartook Volunteering

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Volunteer
43.1% 31
Not a volunteer
56.9% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wartook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wartook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.0%
Walked only
19.4%
Did not go to work
9.7%

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

Wartook Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
48.5%
3 vehicles
15.2%

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

Wartook Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
14.3%
2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
48.6%
4 bedrooms
8.6%
6+ bedrooms
14.3%

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

Wartook Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wartook Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
151
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wartook Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Asthma
9
Heart disease
6
Lung condition
3

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

Wartook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.8%
$150-$299/wk
13.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wartook Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.0%
Couple — children under 15
23.5%
Couple — no children under 15
19.6%
One parent — children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wartook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 12
Did not provide
84.6% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wartook Children Ever Born

No children
18.8%
2 children
56.3%
4 children
25.0%

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

Wartook When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
1991–2000
3
2011–2015
4

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

Wartook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.5%
5–14 hours
34.5%
15–29 hours
16.1%
30+ hours
20.7%
Did not do domestic work
9.2%

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

Wartook Household Size

1 person
32.4%
2 persons
45.9%
3 persons
21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wartook Where Residents Moved From

Same address
75
Moved from VIC
8

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

Wartook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wartook Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Justice Procedures
3
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wartook Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,274/wk
Median Rent $140/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.0%

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

If you earn X in Wartook

≈ $5,521/month
Median rent $140/wk
Left after rent $1,134/wk
Rent share 11.0%

Wartook vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Wartook

What is the population of Wartook VIC?

The population of Wartook VIC is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Wartook?

The median personal income in Wartook VIC is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year.The median household income is $1,274 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.

How much is rent in Wartook?

Median rent in Wartook VIC is $140 per week ($607 per month).Rent represents 11.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wartook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wartook VIC is $1,120. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wartook?

The median age in Wartook VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wartook a good suburb to live in?

Wartook is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 88.The median income is $562/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.0% 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: 22713. All dollar figures in AUD.