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West Wiangaree NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of West Wiangaree NSW is 131 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Wiangaree is $671 per week ($34,892 per year). Median rent in West Wiangaree is $230 per week ($997 per month). West Wiangaree has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. West Wiangaree has a population density of 5.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Wiangaree is $1,192.

There were 2 recorded offences in West Wiangaree in 2023-24, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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West Wiangaree Population

residents (Census 2021)

West Wiangaree Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$671/wk

$34,892 per year

#5964 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,192/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

West Wiangaree Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.2% (61) Female 53.8% (71)

Population Density

5.5

people per km²

131 people · 24.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

West Wiangaree 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

West Wiangaree Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.1% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.9% 14 dwellings

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

West Wiangaree Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

West Wiangaree Religion

No Religion

41.7%

Not stated

15.9%

Catholic

13.6%

Anglican

10.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.1%

Salvation Army

3.8%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Buddhism

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Wiangaree Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

29.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.0%

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

West Wiangaree Employment

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Employed full-time

34.4% 31 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 18 people

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Not in labour force

45.6% 41 people

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

West Wiangaree Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.2%

Bachelor Degree

28.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.9%

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

West Wiangaree Occupation

Professionals

29.2%

Managers

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

16.7%

Sales Workers

12.5%

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

West Wiangaree Field of Study

Health

33.3%

Architecture & Building

22.2%

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Society & Culture

22.2%

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

West Wiangaree Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Wiangaree Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.9%

$500-$649/wk

10.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Wiangaree Marital Status

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Married

49.6% 58

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Divorced

11.1% 13

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Widowed

6.0% 7

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Never married

33.3% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Wiangaree Ancestry

Australian

34.0%

English

29.5%

Irish

14.7%

Scottish

10.9%

German

3.2%

Welsh

3.2%

Other

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Wiangaree School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

West Wiangaree Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.8% 12

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 194

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

West Wiangaree Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.4% 22

—

Not a volunteer

76.6% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Wiangaree Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

57.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

West Wiangaree How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

90.3%

Walked only

9.7%

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

West Wiangaree Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.9%

2 vehicles

31.1%

3 vehicles

33.3%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

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

West Wiangaree Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.0%

3 bedrooms

32.5%

4 bedrooms

47.5%

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

West Wiangaree Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

27.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Wiangaree Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

228

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Wiangaree Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

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

West Wiangaree Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

10.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

17.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Wiangaree Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.8%

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

One parent — no children under 15

12.0%

Couple — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Wiangaree Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

23.7% 22

—

Did not provide

76.3% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Wiangaree Children Ever Born

No children

38.1%

1 child

28.6%

2 children

14.3%

4 children

19.0%

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

West Wiangaree When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

West Wiangaree Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

25.6%

15–29 hours

20.0%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.1%

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

West Wiangaree Household Size

1 person

20.4%

2 persons

38.8%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

10.2%

5 persons

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Wiangaree Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

West Wiangaree Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Wiangaree Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 2 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

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

West Wiangaree Schools

schools nearby

government

932

avg ICSEA score

total students

Wiangaree Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 17 students

932

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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West Wiangaree Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in West Wiangaree

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,332/wk

Rent share 14.7%

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West Wiangaree vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Pallal

Pop: 66 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $150/wk

Corney Town

Pop: 66 Income: $450/wk Rent: $270/wk

Cudgegong

Pop: 66 Income: $756/wk Rent: $480/wk

Hogarth Range

Pop: 66 Income: $479/wk Rent: $275/wk

Huntley (Wollongong - NSW)

Pop: 66 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $350/wk

Lower Creek

Pop: 66 Income: $374/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Wiangaree

What is the population of West Wiangaree NSW?

The population of West Wiangaree NSW is 131 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.5 people per km².West Wiangaree is ranked #8,142 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Wiangaree?

The median personal income in West Wiangaree NSW is $671 per week, or $34,892 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.West Wiangaree is ranked #5,964 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Wiangaree?

Median rent in West Wiangaree NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.West Wiangaree ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Wiangaree?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Wiangaree NSW is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Wiangaree?

The median age in West Wiangaree NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Wiangaree a good suburb to live in?

West Wiangaree is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 131.The median income is $671/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 14271. All dollar figures in AUD.