Wharminda SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wharminda SA is 19 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wharminda is $1,045 per week ($54,340 per year). Wharminda has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Wharminda has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wharminda is $886.

There were 3 recorded offences in Wharminda in 2024-25, a rate of 158 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Wharminda Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wharminda Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,045/wk
$54,340 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$886/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 1 per bedroom

Wharminda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (9) Female 40.0% (6)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
19 people · 112.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Wharminda Age Distribution

0-4
25-29
45-49
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wharminda Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Wharminda Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wharminda Religion

Catholic
35.0%
Pentecostal
25.0%
No Religion
25.0%
Uniting Church
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wharminda Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%

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

Wharminda Employment

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Employed full-time
18.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
81.3% 13 people

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

Wharminda Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Wharminda Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Wharminda Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wharminda Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wharminda Marital Status

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Married
100.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wharminda Ancestry

Australian
57.1%
English
14.3%
German
14.3%
Scottish
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wharminda Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 31

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

Wharminda Volunteering

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Volunteer
40.0% 4
Not a volunteer
60.0% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wharminda Car Ownership

2 vehicles
55.6%
3 vehicles
44.4%

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

Wharminda Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
62.5%
4 bedrooms
37.5%

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

Wharminda Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
42.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wharminda Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
35
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wharminda Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5

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

Wharminda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
36.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
63.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wharminda Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
63.6%
Couple — no children
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wharminda Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wharminda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
38.1%
15–29 hours
23.8%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
23.8%

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

Wharminda Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wharminda Where Residents Moved From

Same address
9
Moved from SA
4

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

Wharminda Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Property Damage
3

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

Wharminda Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Wharminda

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,125/wk
Rent share

Wharminda vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wharminda

What is the population of Wharminda SA?

The population of Wharminda SA is 19 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Wharminda?

The median personal income in Wharminda SA is $1,045 per week, or $54,340 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Wharminda?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wharminda SA is $886. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wharminda?

The median age in Wharminda SA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wharminda a good suburb to live in?

Wharminda is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 19.The median income is $1,045/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 41576. All dollar figures in AUD.