Wensleydale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wensleydale VIC is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wensleydale is $640 per week ($33,280 per year). Median rent in Wensleydale is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Wensleydale has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Wensleydale has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wensleydale is $2,383.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wensleydale in 2025-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Wensleydale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wensleydale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$640/wk
$33,280 per year
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Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,383/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wensleydale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.6% (53) Female 45.4% (44)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
95 people · 83.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Wensleydale 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wensleydale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
33.3% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
66.7% 22 dwellings

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

Wensleydale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wensleydale Religion

No Religion
49.0%
Catholic
23.0%
Anglican
10.0%
Eastern Orthodox
5.0%
Not stated
5.0%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
4.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wensleydale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.5%

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

Wensleydale Employment

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Employed full-time
42.1% 32 people
Employed part-time
11.8% 9 people
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Not in labour force
46.1% 35 people

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

Wensleydale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.2%
Bachelor Degree
23.5%
Postgraduate Degree
17.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%

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

Wensleydale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.3%
Professionals
18.6%
Clerical & Administrative
18.6%
Community & Personal Service
14.0%
Labourers
14.0%
Managers
11.6%

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

Wensleydale Field of Study

Engineering
24.1%
Society & Culture
17.2%
Education
13.8%
Architecture & Building
13.8%
Management & Commerce
10.3%
Health
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.3%

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

Wensleydale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wensleydale Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
17.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
30.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
17.4%
$4,000+/wk
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wensleydale Marital Status

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Married
46.9% 38
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Divorced
17.3% 14
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Never married
35.8% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wensleydale Ancestry

English
32.1%
Australian
28.2%
Italian
6.9%
Scottish
6.9%
French
4.6%
German
4.6%
New Zealander
4.6%
Dutch
3.8%
Irish
3.8%
Greek
2.3%
Other
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wensleydale School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
38.9%
Secondary — Catholic
38.9%
Vocational Education
22.2%

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

Wensleydale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.1% 4
No need for assistance
97.9% 189

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

Wensleydale Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.8% 19
Not a volunteer
76.3% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wensleydale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wensleydale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.2%
Did not go to work
11.8%

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

Wensleydale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.6%
2 vehicles
52.9%
4+ vehicles
26.5%

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

Wensleydale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.8%
3 bedrooms
44.8%
4 bedrooms
41.4%

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

Wensleydale Population Mobility

12.8%
moved in the last year
32.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wensleydale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
195
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wensleydale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Arthritis
4
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Wensleydale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
22.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wensleydale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.1%
Couple — no children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children
30.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wensleydale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.8% 6
Did not provide
92.2% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wensleydale Children Ever Born

No children
72.7%
2 children
27.3%

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

Wensleydale When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
3
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
3

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

Wensleydale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.8%
5–14 hours
21.4%
15–29 hours
21.4%
30+ hours
13.1%
Did not do domestic work
20.2%

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

Wensleydale Household Size

1 person
21.1%
2 persons
26.3%
3 persons
13.2%
4 persons
26.3%
5 persons
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wensleydale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
82
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from SA
3

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

Wensleydale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
71.4%
Step family — no other children
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wensleydale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wensleydale Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,937/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Wensleydale

≈ $8,394/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,537/wk
Rent share 20.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wensleydale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Wensleydale

What is the population of Wensleydale VIC?

The population of Wensleydale VIC is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Wensleydale?

The median personal income in Wensleydale VIC is $640 per week, or $33,280 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Wensleydale?

Median rent in Wensleydale VIC is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wensleydale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wensleydale VIC is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wensleydale?

The median age in Wensleydale VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wensleydale a good suburb to live in?

Wensleydale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 95.The median income is $640/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 22746. All dollar figures in AUD.