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Wedgefield WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wedgefield WA is 127 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wedgefield is $1,571 per week ($81,692 per year). Median rent in Wedgefield is $762 per week ($3,302 per month). Wedgefield has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wedgefield has a population density of 7.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Filipin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wedgefield is $7,000.

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Wedgefield Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wedgefield Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,571/wk

$81,692 per year

#90 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$762/wk

$3,302 per month

#58 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$7,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wedgefield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.4% (83) Female 36.6% (48)

Population Density

7.2

people per km²

127 people · 17.7 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,625

Family income/wk

Wedgefield Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wedgefield Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 4 dwellings

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

Wedgefield Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wedgefield Religion

No Religion

35.9%

Not stated

32.5%

Catholic

17.9%

Anglican

8.5%

Othr Protestnt

2.6%

Other Religions Tot

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wedgefield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.0%

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

Wedgefield Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Filipin

36.4%

SAL Tot

36.4%

Other

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wedgefield Employment

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Employed full-time

67.6% 46 people

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Employed part-time

17.6% 12 people

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Not in labour force

14.7% 10 people

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

Wedgefield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

87.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.5%

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

Wedgefield Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

31.0%

Managers

24.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

24.1%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

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

Wedgefield Field of Study

Engineering

80.0%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

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

Wedgefield Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wedgefield Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk

22.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

27.8%

$4,000+/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wedgefield Marital Status

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Married

43.0% 49

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Separated

2.6% 3

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Divorced

13.2% 15

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Widowed

2.6% 3

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Never married

38.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wedgefield Ancestry

English

26.9%

Australian

19.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

12.5%

Irish

12.5%

Scottish

8.7%

Other

7.7%

German

6.7%

Filipino

2.9%

Indian

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wedgefield School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

55.6%

Vocational Education

44.4%

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

Wedgefield Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.2% 8

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No need for assistance

95.8% 184

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

Wedgefield Volunteering

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Volunteer

9.3% 7

—

Not a volunteer

90.7% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wedgefield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

32.6%

Walked only

28.3%

Did not go to work

21.7%

Truck

10.9%

Car (passenger)

6.5%

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

Wedgefield Car Ownership

0 vehicles

11.8%

1 vehicle

8.8%

2 vehicles

35.3%

3 vehicles

17.6%

4+ vehicles

26.5%

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

Wedgefield Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.4%

2 bedrooms

12.8%

3 bedrooms

35.9%

4 bedrooms

17.9%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

6+ bedrooms

7.7%

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

Wedgefield Population Mobility

29.7%

moved in the last year

56.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wedgefield Indigenous Population

5.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

184

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wedgefield Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

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

Wedgefield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wedgefield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.0%

Couple — no children

40.5%

Couple — no children under 15

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wedgefield Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wedgefield Children Ever Born

3 children

37.5%

4 children

62.5%

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

Wedgefield When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Wedgefield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.6%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

7.8%

30+ hours

3.9%

Did not do domestic work

42.9%

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

Wedgefield Household Size

1 person

50.0%

2 persons

34.4%

3 persons

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wedgefield Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

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

Wedgefield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.0%

Step family — no other children

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wedgefield Rent Prices & Affordability

35%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $2,200/wk

Median Rent $762/wk

Rent-to-Income 34.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Wedgefield

Your weekly income

≈ $9,533/month

Median rent $762/wk

Left after rent $1,438/wk

Rent share 34.6%

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Wedgefield vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Linfarne

Pop: 64 Income: $485/wk Rent: $125/wk

Walgoolan

Pop: 64 Income: $1,291/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wandillup

Pop: 64 Income: $924/wk Rent: $243/wk

Gascoyne Junction

Pop: 65 Income: $687/wk Rent: $75/wk

Karalundi

Pop: 65 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $120/wk

Woottating

Pop: 65 Income: $1,149/wk Rent: $399/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wedgefield

What is the population of Wedgefield WA?

The population of Wedgefield WA is 127 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.2 people per km².Wedgefield is ranked #8,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wedgefield?

The median personal income in Wedgefield WA is $1,571 per week, or $81,692 per year.The median household income is $2,200 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.Wedgefield is ranked #90 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wedgefield?

Median rent in Wedgefield WA is $762 per week ($3,302 per month).Rent represents 34.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Wedgefield ranks #58 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wedgefield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wedgefield WA is $7,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wedgefield?

The median age in Wedgefield WA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wedgefield a good suburb to live in?

Wedgefield is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 127.The median income is $1,571/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.6% 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: 51555. All dollar figures in AUD.