Wayo NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wayo, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wayo NSW is 125 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wayo is $880 per week ($45,760 per year). Median rent in Wayo is $120 per week ($520 per month). Wayo has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Wayo has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wayo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wayo is $2,275.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wayo in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Wayo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wayo Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$880/wk
$45,760 per year
#2378 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
#8508 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,275/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wayo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.2% (73) Female 43.8% (57)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
125 people · 73.8 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Wayo Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wayo Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
51.4% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.6% 18 dwellings

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

Wayo Country of Birth

Australia
94.5%
England
5.5%

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

Wayo Religion

No Religion
25.2%
Anglican
23.6%
Not stated
20.3%
Catholic
17.9%
Christian (other)
7.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.3%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wayo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%

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

Wayo Employment

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Employed full-time
47.1% 40 people
Employed part-time
15.3% 13 people
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Not in labour force
37.6% 32 people

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

Wayo Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.0%
Certificate III/IV
36.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.3%

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

Wayo Occupation

Professionals
25.5%
Managers
19.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.0%
Sales Workers
12.8%
Community & Personal Service
10.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.5%
Clerical & Administrative
6.4%

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

Wayo Field of Study

Society & Culture
22.9%
Engineering
20.0%
Management & Commerce
17.1%
Health
11.4%
Architecture & Building
11.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.6%

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

Wayo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wayo Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
15.6%
$4,000+/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wayo Marital Status

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Married
50.9% 58
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Divorced
16.7% 19
🕊️
Widowed
3.5% 4
👤
Never married
28.9% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wayo Ancestry

English
40.4%
Australian
29.1%
Scottish
9.3%
Irish
7.9%
German
3.3%
Chinese
2.6%
Welsh
2.6%
Other
2.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wayo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Catholic
25.0%
Vocational Education
25.0%

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

Wayo Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.0% 8
No need for assistance
96.0% 193

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

Wayo Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
21.1% 19
Not a volunteer
78.9% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wayo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
40.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
30.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wayo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.7%
Did not go to work
16.3%

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

Wayo Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.6%
2 vehicles
43.2%
3 vehicles
27.0%
4+ vehicles
8.1%

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

Wayo Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
24.4%
3 bedrooms
34.1%
4 bedrooms
29.3%
5 bedrooms
12.2%

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

Wayo Population Mobility

11.4%
moved in the last year
34.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wayo Indigenous Population

1.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
212
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wayo Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
8
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Cancer
3
Mental health
3

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

Wayo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wayo Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.3%
Couple — no children under 15
26.4%
Couple — children under 15
19.8%
One parent — children under 15
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wayo Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.3% 4
👤
Never served
95.7% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wayo Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.8% 18
Did not provide
80.2% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wayo Children Ever Born

No children
34.8%
2 children
34.8%
3 children
30.4%

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

Wayo When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Wayo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.5%
5–14 hours
27.6%
15–29 hours
9.2%
30+ hours
17.3%
Did not do domestic work
22.4%

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

Wayo Household Size

1 person
25.6%
2 persons
48.7%
3 persons
12.8%
5 persons
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wayo Where Residents Moved From

Same address
93
Moved from NSW
7

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

Wayo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
76.9%
Step family — no other children
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wayo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Wayo Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,968/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.1%

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

If you earn X in Wayo

≈ $8,528/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $1,848/wk
Rent share 6.1%

Wayo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Wayo

What is the population of Wayo NSW?

The population of Wayo NSW is 125 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Wayo is ranked #8,308 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wayo?

The median personal income in Wayo NSW is $880 per week, or $45,760 per year.The median household income is $1,968 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.Wayo is ranked #2,378 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wayo?

Median rent in Wayo NSW is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 6.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wayo ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wayo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wayo NSW is $2,275. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wayo?

The median age in Wayo NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wayo a good suburb to live in?

Wayo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 125.The median income is $880/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.1% 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: 14221. All dollar figures in AUD.