Suburbs Wehla

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Wehla VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wehla, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wehla VIC is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wehla is $474 per week ($24,648 per year). Median rent in Wehla is $125 per week ($542 per month). Wehla has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Wehla has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wehla is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wehla is $740.

There were 8 recorded offences in Wehla in 2025-25, a rate of 195 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (5 offences).

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📍 Wehla, Victoria — 36.6112°S, 143.6232°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wehla Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wehla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$474/wk
$24,648 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
👤
Median Age
63years
25 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$740/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Wehla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.2% (16) Female 56.8% (21)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
41 people · 99.9 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,156
Family income/wk

Wehla Age Distribution

15-19
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wehla Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
52.6% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.4% 9 dwellings

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

Wehla Country of Birth

Australia
76.5%
Germany
23.5%

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

Wehla Religion

No Religion
38.8%
Not stated
26.5%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
10.2%
Other Religions Tot
10.2%
Lutheran
8.2%
Catholic
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wehla Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
68.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
18.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.6%

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

Wehla Employment

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Employed full-time
20.7% 6 people
🔍
Unemployed
10.3% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
69.0% 20 people

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

Wehla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
76.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.5%

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

Wehla Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Wehla Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
57.1%
Health
42.9%

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

Wehla Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wehla Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
50.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wehla Marital Status

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Married
58.8% 20
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Divorced
17.6% 6
👤
Never married
23.5% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wehla Ancestry

Australian
35.0%
English
25.0%
Irish
15.0%
Other
15.0%
German
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wehla School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Wehla Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.8% 3
✅
No need for assistance
95.2% 59

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

Wehla Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
22.6% 7
—
Not a volunteer
77.4% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wehla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.0%
Did not go to work
30.0%

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

Wehla Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
27.8%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Wehla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
58.3%
3 bedrooms
41.7%

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

Wehla Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
8.3%
moved in the last 5 years
15.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
33.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wehla Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
55
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wehla Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Cancer
3
Heart disease
3

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

Wehla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
37.5%
$150-$299/wk
18.8%
$800-$999/wk
25.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wehla Family Structure

Couple — no children
78.6%
Couple — children under 15
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wehla Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
37.0% 10
—
Did not provide
63.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wehla Children Ever Born

1 child
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Wehla When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1981–1990
3

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

Wehla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.6%
5–14 hours
19.4%
15–29 hours
8.3%
30+ hours
30.6%
Did not do domestic work
11.1%

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

Wehla Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
80.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wehla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Weapons
5
Assault
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Wehla Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,031/wk
Median Rent $125/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.1%

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

If you earn X in Wehla

≈ $4,468/month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $906/wk
Rent share 12.1%

Wehla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Buckley Swamp
Pop: 21 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $115/wk
Campbells Bridge
Pop: 21 Income: $900/wk Rent: $175/wk
Cassilis (Vic.)
Pop: 21 Income: $392/wk
Dorodong
Pop: 21 Income: $850/wk Rent: $100/wk
Glenalbyn
Pop: 21 Income: $749/wk Rent: $280/wk
Glomar Beach
Pop: 21 Income: $383/wk

Compare Wehla

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wehla

What is the population of Wehla VIC?

The population of Wehla VIC is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Wehla?

The median personal income in Wehla VIC is $474 per week, or $24,648 per year.The median household income is $1,031 per week.Family income is $1,156 per week.

How much is rent in Wehla?

Median rent in Wehla VIC is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 12.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wehla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wehla VIC is $740. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wehla?

The median age in Wehla VIC is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wehla a good suburb to live in?

Wehla is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 41.The median income is $474/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.1% 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: 22739. All dollar figures in AUD.