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Werai NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Werai NSW is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Werai is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Werai is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Werai has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Werai has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werai is $1,733.

There were 3 recorded offences in Werai in 2024-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Werai Population

residents (Census 2021)

Werai Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$900/wk

$46,800 per year

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

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Median Age

61years

23 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Werai Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.3% (48) Female 54.7% (58)

Population Density

4.0

people per km²

98 people · 24.3 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$2,542

Family income/wk

Werai Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Werai Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.4% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.6% 8 dwellings

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

Werai Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Werai Religion

No Religion

44.7%

Anglican

26.6%

Catholic

10.6%

Uniting Church

9.6%

Not stated

5.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Werai Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.5%

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

Werai Employment

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Employed full-time

42.9% 33 people

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Employed part-time

28.6% 22 people

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Not in labour force

28.6% 22 people

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

Werai Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.8%

Certificate III/IV

30.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.1%

Postgraduate Degree

12.3%

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

Werai Occupation

Managers

37.8%

Professionals

24.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Labourers

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

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

Werai Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.3%

Education

20.5%

Engineering

15.9%

Society & Culture

13.6%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Creative Arts

11.4%

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

Werai Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Werai Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

13.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.9%

$4,000+/wk

27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Werai Marital Status

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Married

57.1% 48

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Divorced

13.1% 11

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Widowed

7.1% 6

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Never married

22.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Werai Ancestry

English

38.8%

Australian

24.6%

Irish

18.7%

Scottish

10.4%

Other

5.2%

Dutch

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Werai School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Werai Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 194

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

Werai Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.6% 15

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Not a volunteer

82.4% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Werai How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

89.3%

Did not go to work

10.7%

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

Werai Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.0%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

14.3%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Werai Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.1%

3 bedrooms

40.5%

4 bedrooms

35.7%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

6+ bedrooms

7.1%

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

Werai Population Mobility

19.4%

moved in the last year

45.3%

moved in the last 5 years

64.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Werai Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

190

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Werai Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Werai Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

15.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Werai Family Structure

Couple — no children

56.6%

Couple — children under 15

19.7%

Couple — no children under 15

13.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Werai Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 3

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Never served

96.4% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Werai Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 11

—

Did not provide

87.2% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Werai Children Ever Born

No children

34.5%

1 child

41.4%

2 children

24.1%

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

Werai When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Werai Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

33.3%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

16.0%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

4.9%

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

Werai Household Size

1 person

23.4%

2 persons

44.7%

3 persons

12.8%

4 persons

8.5%

5 persons

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Werai Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Werai Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Werai Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Werai 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 Werai

Your weekly income

≈ $8,394/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,537/wk

Rent share 20.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $746/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $80/wk

Blackheath

Income: $740/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $20/wk

Blue Bay

Income: $731/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $20/wk

Dora Creek

Income: $726/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $20/wk

Braidwood

Income: $776/wk Rent: $345/wk Save: $55/wk

Broulee

Income: $751/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $20/wk

South Bowenfels

Income: $727/wk Rent: $370/wk Save: $30/wk

Point Frederick

Income: $882/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $10/wk

Werai vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 49 Income: $762/wk Rent: $225/wk

Brundee

Pop: 49 Income: $837/wk Rent: $225/wk

Bulla Creek

Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $220/wk

Central Macdonald

Pop: 49 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cooks Myalls

Pop: 49 Income: $687/wk Rent: $170/wk

Cullenbone

Pop: 49 Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Werai

What is the population of Werai NSW?

The population of Werai NSW is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Werai?

The median personal income in Werai NSW is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $2,542 per week.

How much is rent in Werai?

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

What are mortgage repayments in Werai?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werai NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Werai?

The median age in Werai NSW is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Werai a good suburb to live in?

Werai is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 98.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 14246. All dollar figures in AUD.