South Australia · Suburb Profile
Wellington SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wellington, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Wellington SA is 184 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wellington is $585 per week ($30,420 per year). Median rent in Wellington is $200 per week ($867 per month). Wellington has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Wellington has a population density of 1.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Wellington is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wellington is $1,083.
There were 4 recorded offences in Wellington in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
Wellington Map
Wellington Population
Wellington Median Income & Rent
Wellington Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Wellington Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wellington Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wellington Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Wellington Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Wellington Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Wellington Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Wellington Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Wellington Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Wellington Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Wellington Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Wellington Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Wellington Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Wellington Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Wellington School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Wellington Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Wellington Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Wellington Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Wellington How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Wellington Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Wellington Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Wellington Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Wellington Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Wellington Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Wellington Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Wellington Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Wellington Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Wellington Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Wellington Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Wellington When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Wellington Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Wellington Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Wellington Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Wellington Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Wellington Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Wellington Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Wellington vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington
What is the population of Wellington SA?
The population of Wellington SA is 184 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².Wellington is ranked #7,191 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Wellington?
The median personal income in Wellington SA is $585 per week, or $30,420 per year.The median household income is $971 per week.Family income is $1,224 per week.Wellington is ranked #7,297 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Wellington?
Median rent in Wellington SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wellington ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Wellington?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wellington SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Wellington?
The median age in Wellington SA is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Wellington a good suburb to live in?
Wellington is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 184.The median income is $585/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41561. All dollar figures in AUD.