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Wedge Island WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wedge Island, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wedge Island WA is 18 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wedge Island is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Wedge Island has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Wedge Island has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wedge Island is $1,850.

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Wedge Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wedge Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$749/wk

$38,948 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

64years

26 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,850/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wedge Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.2% (15) Female 34.8% (8)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

18 people · 215.3 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,625

Family income/wk

Wedge Island Age Distribution

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wedge Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Wedge Island Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wedge Island Religion

No Religion

44.4%

Not stated

33.3%

Catholic

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wedge Island Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

53.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

46.7%

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

Wedge Island Employment

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Employed part-time

57.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

42.9% 3 people

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

Wedge Island Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

100.0%

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

Wedge Island Occupation

Professionals

100.0%

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

Wedge Island Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wedge Island Marital Status

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Married

68.4% 13

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Never married

31.6% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wedge Island Ancestry

Australian

61.1%

Irish

22.2%

English

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wedge Island Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 33

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

Wedge Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.5% 4

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Not a volunteer

76.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wedge Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

50.0%

Did not go to work

50.0%

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

Wedge Island Car Ownership

2 vehicles

100.0%

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

Wedge Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

57.1%

4 bedrooms

42.9%

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

Wedge Island Population Mobility

23.1%

moved in the last year

18.8%

moved in the last 5 years

40.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wedge Island Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wedge Island Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

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

Wedge Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk

36.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

27.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wedge Island Family Structure

Couple — no children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wedge Island Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wedge Island Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Wedge Island Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours

52.6%

30+ hours

21.1%

Did not do domestic work

26.3%

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

Wedge Island Household Size

1 person

50.0%

2 persons

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wedge Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

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

Wedge Island Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Wedge Island

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,812/wk

Rent share —

Wedge Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Holmwood

Pop: 9 Income: $1,208/wk

Corinthia

Pop: 9 Income: $450/wk Rent: $120/wk

Dartmoor (WA)

Pop: 9 Income: $1,375/wk

Dirk Hartog Island

Pop: 9 Income: $1,012/wk

East Damboring

Pop: 9 Income: $724/wk

Elachbutting

Pop: 9 Income: $724/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wedge Island

What is the population of Wedge Island WA?

The population of Wedge Island WA is 18 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Wedge Island?

The median personal income in Wedge Island WA is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Wedge Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wedge Island WA is $1,850. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wedge Island?

The median age in Wedge Island WA is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wedge Island a good suburb to live in?

Wedge Island is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 18.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 51553. All dollar figures in AUD.