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Wells Crossing NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wells Crossing, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wells Crossing NSW is 212 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wells Crossing is $460 per week ($23,920 per year). Median rent in Wells Crossing is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Wells Crossing has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Wells Crossing has a population density of 7.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wells Crossing is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wells Crossing is $1,053.

There were 3 recorded offences in Wells Crossing in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Wells Crossing Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wells Crossing Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$460/wk

$23,920 per year

#8577 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,053/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Wells Crossing Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (108) Female 49.1% (104)

Population Density

7.6

people per km²

212 people · 27.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,100

Family income/wk

Wells Crossing Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

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)

Wells Crossing Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.3% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.7% 40 dwellings

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

Wells Crossing Country of Birth

Australia

92.7%

England

4.2%

India

3.1%

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

Wells Crossing Religion

No Religion

49.0%

Catholic

13.6%

Not stated

13.1%

Anglican

12.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.9%

Othr Rel Sikhism

2.4%

Other Religions Tot

2.4%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wells Crossing Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.8%

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

Wells Crossing Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

100.0%

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

Wells Crossing Employment

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Employed full-time

24.8% 39 people

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Employed part-time

15.9% 25 people

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Unemployed

7.0% 11 people

🏠

Not in labour force

52.2% 82 people

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

Wells Crossing Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

Bachelor Degree

5.1%

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

Wells Crossing Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

35.1%

Clerical & Administrative

18.9%

Professionals

13.5%

Labourers

13.5%

Managers

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

8.1%

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

Wells Crossing Field of Study

Engineering

25.5%

Society & Culture

19.1%

Management & Commerce

14.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.8%

Education

8.5%

Health

6.4%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

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

Wells Crossing Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wells Crossing Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

13.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$4,000+/wk

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wells Crossing Marital Status

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Married

39.1% 66

↔️

Separated

3.6% 6

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Divorced

14.8% 25

🕊️

Widowed

3.6% 6

👤

Never married

39.1% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wells Crossing Ancestry

Australian

36.7%

English

24.5%

Scottish

10.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.8%

Irish

7.8%

Dutch

4.9%

Italian

3.3%

Filipino

1.6%

Indian

1.6%

Other

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wells Crossing School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

44.4%

Primary — Government

30.6%

Pre-school

8.3%

Secondary — Catholic

8.3%

Vocational Education

8.3%

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

Wells Crossing Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.8% 33

✅

No need for assistance

91.2% 344

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

Wells Crossing Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.5% 16

—

Not a volunteer

89.5% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wells Crossing Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

20.0%

$600-$799/mo

11.4%

$800-$999/mo

25.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wells Crossing How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.9%

Did not go to work

14.1%

Car (passenger)

7.8%

Other

6.3%

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

Wells Crossing Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.5%

1 vehicle

21.9%

2 vehicles

43.8%

3 vehicles

17.8%

4+ vehicles

11.0%

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

Wells Crossing Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

14.3%

2 bedrooms

19.0%

3 bedrooms

42.9%

4 bedrooms

23.8%

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

Wells Crossing Population Mobility

6.0%

moved in the last year

32.7%

moved in the last 5 years

14.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wells Crossing Indigenous Population

11.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

312

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wells Crossing Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Kidney disease

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

Wells Crossing Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.4%

$1-$149/wk

8.3%

$150-$299/wk

14.0%

$300-$399/wk

9.9%

$400-$499/wk

9.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wells Crossing Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.3%

Couple — no children

31.5%

Couple — no children under 15

16.1%

One parent — children under 15

10.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wells Crossing Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.9% 6

👤

Never served

96.1% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wells Crossing Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 24

—

Did not provide

84.8% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wells Crossing Children Ever Born

No children

27.5%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

21.6%

5+ children

5.9%

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

Wells Crossing When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Wells Crossing Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

15.1%

30+ hours

16.4%

Did not do domestic work

22.6%

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

Wells Crossing Household Size

1 person

25.9%

2 persons

29.6%

3 persons

24.7%

4 persons

6.2%

5 persons

3.7%

6+ persons

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wells Crossing Where Residents Moved From

Same address

173

Moved from NSW

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

Wells Crossing Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.0%

Step family — no other children

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wells Crossing Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Wells Crossing Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,016/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.5%

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

If you earn X in Wells Crossing

Your weekly income

≈ $4,403/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $716/wk

Rent share 29.5%

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Wells Crossing vs State & National Average

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Pop: 106 Income: $966/wk Rent: $375/wk

Burraboi

Pop: 106 Income: $725/wk Rent: $100/wk

Cathcart (NSW)

Pop: 106 Income: $700/wk Rent: $180/wk

Dirty Creek

Pop: 106 Income: $575/wk Rent: $385/wk

Faulkland

Pop: 106 Income: $628/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Pop: 106 Income: $491/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wells Crossing

What is the population of Wells Crossing NSW?

The population of Wells Crossing NSW is 212 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.6 people per km².Wells Crossing is ranked #6,808 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wells Crossing?

The median personal income in Wells Crossing NSW is $460 per week, or $23,920 per year.The median household income is $1,016 per week.Family income is $1,100 per week.Wells Crossing is ranked #8,577 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wells Crossing?

Median rent in Wells Crossing NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 29.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Wells Crossing ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wells Crossing?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wells Crossing NSW is $1,053. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wells Crossing?

The median age in Wells Crossing NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wells Crossing a good suburb to live in?

Wells Crossing is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 212.The median income is $460/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.5% 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: 14240. All dollar figures in AUD.