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Wellington East SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wellington East SA is 291 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wellington East is $678 per week ($35,256 per year). Median rent in Wellington East is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Wellington East has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Wellington East has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wellington East is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wellington East is $1,300.

There were 4 recorded offences in Wellington East in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Wellington East Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wellington East Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$678/wk

$35,256 per year

#5868 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wellington East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (153) Female 46.5% (133)

Population Density

4.9

people per km²

291 people · 59.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,489

Family income/wk

Wellington East Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wellington East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.0% 65 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.0% 32 dwellings

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

Wellington East Country of Birth

Australia

90.1%

England

9.9%

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

Wellington East Religion

No Religion

47.6%

Catholic

11.2%

Uniting Church

10.8%

Anglican

10.4%

Lutheran

9.7%

Not stated

5.6%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.6%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wellington East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Wellington East Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

100.0%

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

Wellington East Employment

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Employed full-time

30.5% 68 people

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Employed part-time

15.2% 34 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 6 people

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Not in labour force

51.6% 115 people

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

Wellington East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.0%

Bachelor Degree

17.5%

Postgraduate Degree

2.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

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

Wellington East Occupation

Managers

26.7%

Professionals

18.7%

Clerical & Administrative

16.0%

Labourers

13.3%

Sales Workers

9.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.7%

Community & Personal Service

5.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

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

Wellington East Field of Study

Management & Commerce

33.8%

Agriculture & Environment

16.2%

Engineering

14.7%

Architecture & Building

13.2%

Health

11.8%

Society & Culture

10.3%

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

Wellington East Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wellington East Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wellington East Marital Status

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Married

68.2% 161

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Separated

1.3% 3

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Divorced

9.3% 22

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Widowed

3.8% 9

👤

Never married

17.4% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wellington East Ancestry

English

37.5%

Australian

30.4%

German

10.2%

Scottish

7.6%

Irish

3.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Greek

2.4%

Other

2.4%

Dutch

1.8%

Welsh

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wellington East School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.7%

Pre-school

20.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

Vocational Education

12.5%

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

Wellington East Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 17

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 542

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

Wellington East Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.6% 53

—

Not a volunteer

77.4% 182

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wellington East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.3%

$300-$449/mo

21.4%

$800-$999/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wellington East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.3%

Did not go to work

15.7%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

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

Wellington East Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.6%

2 vehicles

46.2%

3 vehicles

19.7%

4+ vehicles

8.5%

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

Wellington East Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.0%

2 bedrooms

3.4%

3 bedrooms

52.1%

4 bedrooms

27.4%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

6+ bedrooms

4.3%

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

Wellington East Population Mobility

14.9%

moved in the last year

49.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wellington East Indigenous Population

3.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

538

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wellington East Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Asthma

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

Wellington East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$1-$149/wk

7.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wellington East Family Structure

Couple — no children

55.8%

Couple — children under 15

31.8%

Couple — no children under 15

7.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

One parent — children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wellington East Military Service

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Previously served

7.8% 19

👤

Never served

92.2% 225

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wellington East Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.6% 44

—

Did not provide

81.4% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wellington East Children Ever Born

No children

17.2%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

43.0%

3 children

24.7%

4 children

5.4%

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

Wellington East When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Wellington East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.3%

5–14 hours

29.7%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

15.9%

Did not do domestic work

18.8%

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

Wellington East Household Size

1 person

26.3%

2 persons

54.4%

3 persons

7.9%

4 persons

4.4%

5 persons

4.4%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wellington East Where Residents Moved From

Same address

229

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

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

Wellington East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.9%

Step family — no other children

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wellington East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2025

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

Wellington East Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,383/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Wellington East

Your weekly income

≈ $5,993/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $1,073/wk

Rent share 22.4%

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Income: $634/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $110/wk

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Income: $580/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $110/wk

Meningie

Income: $607/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $110/wk

Tumby Bay

Income: $624/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $90/wk

Robe

Income: $740/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $60/wk

Cowell

Income: $669/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $110/wk

Quorn

Income: $617/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $110/wk

Moonta Bay

Income: $553/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $50/wk

Wellington East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Bethany

Pop: 146 Income: $787/wk Rent: $320/wk

Sampson Flat

Pop: 147 Income: $900/wk Rent: $225/wk

Cannawigara

Pop: 147 Income: $974/wk Rent: $115/wk

Point Pearce

Pop: 147 Income: $285/wk Rent: $106/wk

Redhill

Pop: 147 Income: $497/wk Rent: $175/wk

Yacka

Pop: 147 Income: $584/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington East

What is the population of Wellington East SA?

The population of Wellington East SA is 291 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.9 people per km².Wellington East is ranked #6,083 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wellington East?

The median personal income in Wellington East SA is $678 per week, or $35,256 per year.The median household income is $1,383 per week.Family income is $1,489 per week.Wellington East is ranked #5,868 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wellington East?

Median rent in Wellington East SA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wellington East ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wellington East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wellington East SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wellington East?

The median age in Wellington East SA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wellington East a good suburb to live in?

Wellington East is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 291.The median income is $678/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 41562. All dollar figures in AUD.