South Australia · Suburb Profile

Washpool SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Washpool SA is 43 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Washpool is $924 per week ($48,048 per year). Median rent in Washpool is $150 per week ($650 per month). Washpool has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Washpool has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Washpool is $434.

There were 1 recorded offences in Washpool in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Washpool Population

residents (Census 2021)

Washpool Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$924/wk

$48,048 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$434/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Washpool Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.5% (22) Female 40.5% (15)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

43 people · 69.6 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,874

Family income/wk

Washpool Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Washpool Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.3% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.7% 5 dwellings

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

Washpool Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Washpool Religion

No Religion

67.6%

Catholic

11.8%

Not stated

11.8%

Anglican

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Washpool Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

85.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.0%

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

Washpool Employment

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Employed full-time

55.6% 10 people

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Employed part-time

22.2% 4 people

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Not in labour force

22.2% 4 people

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

Washpool Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

72.7%

Bachelor Degree

27.3%

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

Washpool Occupation

Managers

78.6%

Professionals

21.4%

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

Washpool Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

100.0%

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

Washpool Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Washpool Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

62.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Washpool Marital Status

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Married

85.7% 18

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Never married

14.3% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Washpool Ancestry

English

40.8%

Australian

26.5%

Scottish

20.4%

German

6.1%

Irish

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Washpool School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Washpool Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 69

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

Washpool Volunteering

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Volunteer

56.0% 14

—

Not a volunteer

44.0% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Washpool How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Washpool Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.5%

2 vehicles

29.4%

3 vehicles

17.6%

4+ vehicles

29.4%

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

Washpool Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

62.5%

4 bedrooms

37.5%

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

Washpool Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

17.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Washpool Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Washpool Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

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

Washpool Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk

25.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

37.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

18.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Washpool Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

78.3%

Couple — no children

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Washpool Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Washpool Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Washpool Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

36.4%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

18.2%

Did not do domestic work

13.6%

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

Washpool Household Size

2 persons

50.0%

4 persons

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Washpool Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Washpool Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2022

2025

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

Washpool Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.9%

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

If you earn X in Washpool

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,225/wk

Rent share 10.9%

Washpool vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Barinia

Pop: 22 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $280/wk

Hammond

Pop: 22 Income: $819/wk

Lowbank

Pop: 22 Income: $762/wk

McBean Pound

Pop: 22 Income: $599/wk Rent: $380/wk

Minvalara

Pop: 22 Income: $483/wk

Peep Hill

Pop: 22 Income: $424/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Washpool

What is the population of Washpool SA?

The population of Washpool SA is 43 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Washpool?

The median personal income in Washpool SA is $924 per week, or $48,048 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Washpool?

Median rent in Washpool SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 10.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Washpool?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Washpool SA is $434. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Washpool?

The median age in Washpool SA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Washpool a good suburb to live in?

Washpool is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 43.The median income is $924/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.9% 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: 41541. All dollar figures in AUD.