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Weeroona Island SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Weeroona Island SA is 117 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Weeroona Island is $480 per week ($24,960 per year). Median rent in Weeroona Island is $220 per week ($953 per month). Weeroona Island has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Weeroona Island has a population density of 172.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Weeroona Island is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weeroona Island is $1,038.

There were 3 recorded offences in Weeroona Island in 2024-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Weeroona Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Weeroona Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$480/wk

$24,960 per year

#8422 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

63years

25 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,038/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Weeroona Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (65) Female 45.8% (55)

Population Density

172.7

people per km²

117 people · 0.7 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$979

Family income/wk

Weeroona Island Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Weeroona Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.5% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.5% 12 dwellings

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

Weeroona Island Country of Birth

Australia

92.3%

England

7.7%

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

Weeroona Island Religion

No Religion

46.4%

Catholic

24.5%

Anglican

13.6%

Uniting Church

10.9%

Not stated

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Weeroona Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

30.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

29.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

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

Weeroona Island Employment

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Employed full-time

16.3% 17 people

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Employed part-time

16.3% 17 people

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Unemployed

5.8% 6 people

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Not in labour force

61.5% 64 people

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

Weeroona Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

32.6%

Bachelor Degree

16.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.0%

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

Weeroona Island Occupation

Professionals

30.8%

Community & Personal Service

23.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

23.1%

Labourers

23.1%

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

Weeroona Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce

33.3%

Health

27.8%

Education

22.2%

Society & Culture

16.7%

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

Weeroona Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Weeroona Island Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

11.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

20.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

20.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Weeroona Island Marital Status

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Married

57.8% 63

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Separated

7.3% 8

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Divorced

13.8% 15

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Widowed

3.7% 4

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Never married

17.4% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Weeroona Island Ancestry

English

36.4%

Australian

34.3%

Scottish

9.3%

Greek

5.7%

Irish

5.7%

Dutch

2.9%

German

2.9%

Other

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Weeroona Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Pre-school

27.8%

Secondary — Catholic

22.2%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

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

Weeroona Island Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.7% 17

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No need for assistance

92.3% 205

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

Weeroona Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.8% 18

—

Not a volunteer

82.2% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Weeroona Island Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

44.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Weeroona Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.9%

Did not go to work

17.1%

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

Weeroona Island Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.2%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

14.8%

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

Weeroona Island Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.1%

2 bedrooms

25.8%

3 bedrooms

45.2%

4 bedrooms

21.0%

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

Weeroona Island Population Mobility

4.7%

moved in the last year

30.2%

moved in the last 5 years

11.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

39.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Weeroona Island Indigenous Population

5.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

208

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Weeroona Island Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Weeroona Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

12.3%

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

14.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Weeroona Island Family Structure

Couple — no children

69.5%

Couple — children under 15

13.4%

One parent — children under 15

13.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Weeroona Island Military Service

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Previously served

10.6% 11

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Never served

89.4% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Weeroona Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.2% 20

—

Did not provide

79.8% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Weeroona Island Children Ever Born

No children

13.3%

2 children

63.3%

3 children

23.3%

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

Weeroona Island When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Weeroona Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

4.1%

5–14 hours

32.7%

15–29 hours

21.4%

30+ hours

20.4%

Did not do domestic work

21.4%

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

Weeroona Island Household Size

1 person

42.9%

2 persons

51.8%

3 persons

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Weeroona Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

102

Moved from SA

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

Weeroona Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Weeroona Island Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Weeroona Island Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $772/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.5%

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

If you earn X in Weeroona Island

Your weekly income

≈ $3,345/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $552/wk

Rent share 28.5%

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Weeroona Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

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Pop: 59 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Kelly

Pop: 59 Income: $737/wk Rent: $150/wk

Narridy

Pop: 59 Income: $674/wk Rent: $165/wk

Ponde

Pop: 59 Income: $725/wk Rent: $155/wk

Port Julia

Pop: 59 Income: $478/wk

Port Kenny

Pop: 59 Income: $418/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weeroona Island

What is the population of Weeroona Island SA?

The population of Weeroona Island SA is 117 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 172.7 people per km².Weeroona Island is ranked #8,504 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Weeroona Island?

The median personal income in Weeroona Island SA is $480 per week, or $24,960 per year.The median household income is $772 per week.Family income is $979 per week.Weeroona Island is ranked #8,422 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Weeroona Island?

Median rent in Weeroona Island SA is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 28.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Weeroona Island ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Weeroona Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weeroona Island SA is $1,038. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Weeroona Island?

The median age in Weeroona Island SA is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Weeroona Island a good suburb to live in?

Weeroona Island is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 117.The median income is $480/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.5% 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: 41558. All dollar figures in AUD.