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).

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Wellington Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wellington Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$585/wk
$30,420 per year
#7297 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wellington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.0% (106) Female 43.0% (80)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
184 people · 100.2 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,224
Family income/wk

Wellington Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wellington Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
72.3% 47 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
27.7% 18 dwellings

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

Wellington Country of Birth

Australia
91.3%
England
8.7%

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

Wellington Religion

No Religion
48.9%
Not stated
13.6%
Uniting Church
10.9%
Anglican
10.9%
Catholic
8.7%
Lutheran
5.4%
Church Christ
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wellington Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
34.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.9%

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

Wellington Employment

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Employed full-time
32.8% 45 people
Employed part-time
15.3% 21 people
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Not in labour force
51.8% 71 people

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

Wellington Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.2%
Bachelor Degree
24.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%

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

Wellington Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
28.9%
Community & Personal Service
15.6%
Sales Workers
13.3%
Professionals
13.3%
Labourers
8.9%
Clerical & Administrative
6.7%
Managers
6.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.7%

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

Wellington Field of Study

Engineering
32.5%
Architecture & Building
17.5%
Health
15.0%
Management & Commerce
15.0%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Agriculture & Environment
7.5%

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

Wellington Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wellington Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
6.6%
$400-$499/wk
18.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
18.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wellington Marital Status

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Married
44.4% 75
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Separated
7.1% 12
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Divorced
18.9% 32
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Widowed
7.1% 12
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Never married
22.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wellington Ancestry

English
34.6%
Australian
32.5%
Scottish
12.1%
German
10.0%
Italian
5.2%
Irish
3.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wellington School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
58.3%
Primary — Government
41.7%

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

Wellington Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.7% 24
No need for assistance
93.3% 333

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

Wellington Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.0% 23
Not a volunteer
85.0% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wellington Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
37.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wellington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.9%
Did not go to work
20.3%
Walked only
10.1%
Car (passenger)
8.7%

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

Wellington Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.7%
2 vehicles
55.4%
3 vehicles
5.4%
4+ vehicles
9.5%

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

Wellington Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.3%
2 bedrooms
22.7%
3 bedrooms
60.0%
4 bedrooms
12.0%

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

Wellington Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
22.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wellington Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
335
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wellington Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Lung condition
11
Diabetes
9
Asthma
9
Heart disease
6
Arthritis
5
Cancer
5

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

Wellington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$1-$149/wk
9.4%
$150-$299/wk
11.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
10.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wellington Family Structure

Couple — no children
60.3%
Couple — children under 15
13.2%
Couple — no children under 15
10.7%
One parent — children under 15
9.9%
One parent — no children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wellington Military Service

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Previously served
6.3% 10
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Never served
93.8% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wellington Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.1% 28
Did not provide
81.9% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wellington Children Ever Born

No children
7.9%
2 children
60.5%
3 children
21.1%
4 children
10.5%

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

Wellington When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
12
1971–1980
3

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

Wellington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.7%
5–14 hours
25.2%
15–29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
29.7%

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

Wellington Household Size

1 person
32.6%
2 persons
47.7%
3 persons
9.3%
4 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wellington Where Residents Moved From

Same address
150
Moved from SA
11

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

Wellington Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wellington Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
3
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wellington Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $971/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.6%

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

If you earn X in Wellington

≈ $4,208/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $771/wk
Rent share 20.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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.