Suburbs Werneth

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Werneth VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Werneth VIC is 66 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Werneth is $706 per week ($36,712 per year). Median rent in Werneth is $153 per week ($663 per month). Werneth has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Werneth has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werneth is $4,000.

There were 4 recorded offences in Werneth in 2025-25, a rate of 61 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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📍 Werneth, Victoria — 37.9344°S, 143.6008°E

Crime: Low Med High

Werneth Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Werneth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$706/wk
$36,712 per year
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Median Rent
$153/wk
$663 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$4,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Werneth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (35) Female 48.5% (33)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
66 people · 146.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,374
Family income/wk

Werneth Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Werneth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 9 dwellings

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

Werneth Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Werneth Religion

No Religion
43.9%
Catholic
22.7%
Uniting Church
15.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.6%
Anglican
6.1%
Not stated
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Werneth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.0%

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

Werneth Employment

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Employed full-time
41.7% 20 people
⏰
Employed part-time
27.1% 13 people
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Not in labour force
31.3% 15 people

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

Werneth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Werneth Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Werneth Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
72.7%
Health
27.3%

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

Werneth Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Werneth Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Werneth Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 27
↔️
Separated
6.7% 3
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Widowed
6.7% 3
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Never married
26.7% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Werneth Ancestry

Australian
48.1%
Irish
24.7%
English
18.5%
Scottish
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Werneth School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
56.3%
Secondary — Catholic
25.0%
Pre-school
18.8%

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

Werneth Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 136

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

Werneth Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.3% 13
—
Not a volunteer
71.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Werneth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Werneth Car Ownership

2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
36.4%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Werneth Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
52.4%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Werneth Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
25.9%
moved in the last 5 years
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Werneth Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
141
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Werneth Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5

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

Werneth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
24.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Werneth Family Structure

Couple — no children
32.7%
Couple — children under 15
28.8%
One parent — children under 15
23.1%
Couple — no children under 15
7.7%
One parent — no children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Werneth Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 5
—
Did not provide
88.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Werneth Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Werneth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
36.5%
5–14 hours
15.4%
15–29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
21.2%
Did not do domestic work
15.4%

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

Werneth Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
61.1%
4 persons
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Werneth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Werneth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft
3
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Werneth Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $153/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.1%

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

If you earn X in Werneth

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $153/wk
Left after rent $1,222/wk
Rent share 11.1%

Werneth vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Barunah Park
Pop: 33 Income: $530/wk
Bornes Hill
Pop: 33 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $65/wk
Corack
Pop: 33 Income: $724/wk Rent: $115/wk
Cowangie
Pop: 33 Income: $562/wk Rent: $370/wk
Dobie
Pop: 33 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $346/wk
Glenaire
Pop: 33 Income: $1,125/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Werneth

What is the population of Werneth VIC?

The population of Werneth VIC is 66 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Werneth?

The median personal income in Werneth VIC is $706 per week, or $36,712 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.

How much is rent in Werneth?

Median rent in Werneth VIC is $153 per week ($663 per month).Rent represents 11.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Werneth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Werneth VIC is $4,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Werneth?

The median age in Werneth VIC is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Werneth a good suburb to live in?

Werneth is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 66.The median income is $706/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.1% 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: 22748. All dollar figures in AUD.