Suburbs Wepar

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Wepar SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wepar SA is 47 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wepar is $840 per week ($43,680 per year). Median rent in Wepar is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Wepar has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wepar has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (69% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wepar is $1,300.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wepar in 2025-26, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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📍 Wepar, South Australia — 37.6281°S, 140.7299°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wepar Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wepar Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$840/wk
$43,680 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
34years
4 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wepar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.7% (27) Female 41.3% (19)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
47 people · 73.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,458
Family income/wk

Wepar Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wepar Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.5% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.5% 5 dwellings

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

Wepar Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wepar Religion

No Religion
68.6%
Catholic
17.6%
Anglican
7.8%
Uniting Church
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wepar Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
36.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.3%

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

Wepar Employment

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Employed full-time
42.5% 17 people
⏰
Employed part-time
35.0% 14 people
🏠
Not in labour force
22.5% 9 people

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

Wepar Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.6%
Bachelor Degree
22.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.2%

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

Wepar Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Wepar Field of Study

Engineering
30.4%
Health
26.1%
Agriculture & Environment
21.7%
Education
21.7%

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

Wepar Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wepar Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
33.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wepar Marital Status

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Never married
31.0% 13
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Married
61.9% 26
📋
Divorced
7.1% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wepar Ancestry

Australian
49.3%
English
21.3%
Irish
12.0%
German
9.3%
Other
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wepar School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Wepar Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.6% 8
✅
No need for assistance
92.4% 97

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

Wepar Volunteering

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Volunteer
9.1% 3
—
Not a volunteer
90.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wepar How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.8%
Did not go to work
18.2%

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

Wepar Car Ownership

2 vehicles
69.2%
3 vehicles
30.8%

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

Wepar Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
63.6%

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

Wepar Population Mobility

15.2%
moved in the last year
30.2%
moved in the last 5 years
74.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wepar Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
92
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wepar Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3

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

Wepar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
17.2%
$800-$999/wk
20.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wepar Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.6%
Couple — no children
38.1%
One parent — no children under 15
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wepar Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.7% 3
—
Did not provide
92.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wepar Children Ever Born

2 children
37.5%
3 children
62.5%

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

Wepar Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.6%
5–14 hours
34.4%
15–29 hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
40.6%

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

Wepar Household Size

2 persons
46.2%
4 persons
23.1%
5 persons
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wepar Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved from SA
11
Moved from WA
4

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

Wepar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wepar Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wepar Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Wepar

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,125/wk
Rent share 18.2%

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Wepar vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Colton
Pop: 24 Income: $979/wk
Goyder
Pop: 24 Income: $1,104/wk
Moerlong
Pop: 24 Income: $599/wk
Sunnybrae
Pop: 24 Income: $687/wk Rent: $133/wk
Yinkanie
Pop: 24 Income: $630/wk
Alawoona
Pop: 25 Income: $489/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wepar

What is the population of Wepar SA?

The population of Wepar SA is 47 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Wepar?

The median personal income in Wepar SA is $840 per week, or $43,680 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.

How much is rent in Wepar?

Median rent in Wepar SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wepar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wepar 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 Wepar?

The median age in Wepar SA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wepar a good suburb to live in?

Wepar is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 47.The median income is $840/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 41563. All dollar figures in AUD.