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Wilberforce NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wilberforce NSW is 2,957 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wilberforce is $915 per week ($47,580 per year). Median rent in Wilberforce is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Wilberforce has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Wilberforce has a population density of 92.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wilberforce is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilberforce is $2,364.

There were 20 recorded offences in Wilberforce in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).

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Wilberforce Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wilberforce Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$915/wk

$47,580 per year

#1962 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,364/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wilberforce Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (1,500) Female 49.2% (1,455)

Population Density

92.1

people per km²

2,957 people · 32.1 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,429

Family income/wk

Wilberforce 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wilberforce Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.0% 343 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.0% 436 dwellings

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

Wilberforce Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

3.3%

Germany

0.7%

China

0.5%

Fiji

0.4%

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

Wilberforce Religion

No Religion

33.4%

Catholic

29.0%

Anglican

25.3%

Not stated

5.4%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Pentecostal

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wilberforce Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Wilberforce Languages Spoken at Home

Other

46.8%

IAL Punjabi

11.4%

Cantonese

11.4%

Italian

8.9%

Arabic

8.9%

Serbian

5.1%

Mandarin

3.8%

Khmer

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wilberforce Employment

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Employed full-time

42.0% 877 people

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Employed part-time

22.8% 477 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 49 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.8% 685 people

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

Wilberforce Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.7%

Bachelor Degree

18.6%

Postgraduate Degree

5.7%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

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

Wilberforce Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.3%

Professionals

19.8%

Managers

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

15.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.2%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Labourers

5.1%

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

Wilberforce Field of Study

Engineering

20.9%

Management & Commerce

20.4%

Architecture & Building

11.8%

Education

10.8%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Health

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.8%

Information Technology

1.7%

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

Wilberforce Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wilberforce Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wilberforce Marital Status

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Married

52.7% 1,252

↔️

Separated

3.2% 75

📋

Divorced

7.6% 180

🕊️

Widowed

3.4% 80

👤

Never married

33.2% 788

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wilberforce Ancestry

Australian

33.3%

English

32.2%

Irish

8.1%

Scottish

6.3%

Maltese

5.7%

Other

3.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

German

2.7%

Italian

2.5%

Dutch

1.2%

Polish

0.7%

Chinese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wilberforce School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.3%

Vocational Education

15.4%

Secondary — Government

13.4%

Pre-school

11.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.2%

Secondary — Catholic

7.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.2%

Primary — Catholic

2.9%

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

Wilberforce Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 271

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 5,423

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

Wilberforce Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.9% 295

—

Not a volunteer

87.1% 1,987

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wilberforce Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.2%

$800-$999/mo

0.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wilberforce How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.3%

Did not go to work

20.4%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Truck

4.7%

Walked only

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Train

0.5%

Bicycle

0.3%

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

Wilberforce Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.9%

1 vehicle

17.5%

2 vehicles

37.5%

3 vehicles

21.8%

4+ vehicles

21.3%

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

Wilberforce Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.4%

2 bedrooms

7.6%

3 bedrooms

31.8%

4 bedrooms

39.5%

5 bedrooms

12.8%

6+ bedrooms

5.0%

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

Wilberforce Population Mobility

10.0%

moved in the last year

32.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wilberforce Indigenous Population

4.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

251

Indigenous residents

5,501

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wilberforce Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

225

Asthma

103

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Wilberforce Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wilberforce Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.4%

Couple — no children

23.9%

Couple — no children under 15

22.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.7%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wilberforce Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 11

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 5

🏅

Previously served

2.6% 59

👤

Never served

96.7% 2,223

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wilberforce Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.7% 288

—

Did not provide

87.3% 1,987

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wilberforce Children Ever Born

No children

30.3%

1 child

12.1%

2 children

28.9%

3 children

21.0%

4 children

6.5%

5+ children

1.3%

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

Wilberforce When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

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

Wilberforce Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

22.2%

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

Wilberforce Household Size

1 person

16.8%

2 persons

31.7%

3 persons

16.0%

4 persons

18.6%

5 persons

11.0%

6+ persons

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wilberforce Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,550

Moved from NSW

202

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Wilberforce Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.9%

Step family — no other children

8.8%

Blended family — no other children

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wilberforce Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 20 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Wilberforce Schools

schools nearby

government

994

avg ICSEA score

411

total students

Ebenezer Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 85 students

995

ICSEA

Wilberforce Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 326 students

992

ICSEA

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

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Wilberforce Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,259/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.1%

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

If you earn X in Wilberforce

Your weekly income

≈ $9,789/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $1,849/wk

Rent share 18.1%

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Wilberforce vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilberforce

What is the population of Wilberforce NSW?

The population of Wilberforce NSW is 2,957 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 92.1 people per km².Wilberforce is ranked #2,440 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wilberforce?

The median personal income in Wilberforce NSW is $915 per week, or $47,580 per year.The median household income is $2,259 per week.Family income is $2,429 per week.Wilberforce is ranked #1,962 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wilberforce?

Median rent in Wilberforce NSW is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wilberforce ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wilberforce?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilberforce NSW is $2,364. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wilberforce?

The median age in Wilberforce NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wilberforce a good suburb to live in?

Wilberforce is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,957.The median income is $915/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% 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: 14305. All dollar figures in AUD.