Wilby VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wilby VIC is 192 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wilby is $691 per week ($35,932 per year). Median rent in Wilby is $130 per week ($563 per month). Wilby has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Wilby has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wilby is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilby is $1,266.

There were 3 recorded offences in Wilby in 2024-24, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Wilby Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wilby Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$691/wk
$35,932 per year
#5640 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
#8442 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,266/mo
Avg household size: —

Wilby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.6% (107) Female 43.4% (82)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
192 people · 110.4 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,718
Family income/wk

Wilby 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wilby Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
53.2% 41 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.8% 36 dwellings

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

Wilby Country of Birth

Australia
90.3%
England
9.7%

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

Wilby Religion

No Religion
51.3%
Anglican
17.6%
Catholic
9.1%
Not stated
7.5%
Christian (other)
5.3%
Other Religions Tot
3.2%
Pentecostal
3.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wilby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Wilby Employment

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Employed full-time
32.7% 48 people
Employed part-time
27.2% 40 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.7% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
37.4% 55 people

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

Wilby Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.5%
Bachelor Degree
25.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%

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

Wilby Occupation

Professionals
27.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
14.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.9%
Community & Personal Service
12.8%
Managers
12.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.6%
Labourers
6.4%

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

Wilby Field of Study

Engineering
35.4%
Architecture & Building
16.7%
Agriculture & Environment
12.5%
Education
12.5%
Creative Arts
12.5%
Health
10.4%

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

Wilby Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wilby Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
6.2%
$150-$299/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
16.0%
$800-$999/wk
3.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wilby Marital Status

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Married
48.8% 79
↔️
Separated
8.6% 14
📋
Divorced
11.1% 18
👤
Never married
31.5% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wilby Ancestry

English
35.4%
Australian
30.3%
Irish
9.8%
Scottish
7.9%
German
6.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.3%
Other
2.8%
Greek
1.6%
Dutch
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wilby School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
29.4%
Vocational Education
20.6%
Primary — Catholic
14.7%
Pre-school
11.8%
Primary — Government
11.8%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
11.8%

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

Wilby Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.9% 29
No need for assistance
92.1% 337

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

Wilby Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.7% 31
Not a volunteer
79.3% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wilby Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
10.3%
$600-$799/mo
24.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wilby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
10.3%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Walked only
5.1%
Truck
3.8%

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

Wilby Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
19.0%

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

Wilby Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.6%
2 bedrooms
13.6%
3 bedrooms
44.4%
4 bedrooms
28.4%

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

Wilby Population Mobility

11.7%
moved in the last year
39.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wilby Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
368
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wilby Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
31
Arthritis
11
Kidney disease
10
Asthma
10
Cancer
7
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Wilby Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
7.3%
$300-$399/wk
10.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
8.1%
$650-$799/wk
16.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wilby Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.0%
Couple — children under 15
41.6%
One parent — children under 15
5.4%
Couple — no children under 15
4.0%
One parent — no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wilby Military Service

🏅
Previously served
6.1% 9
👤
Never served
93.9% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wilby Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 20
Did not provide
86.8% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wilby Children Ever Born

No children
37.1%
2 children
45.7%
3 children
8.6%
4 children
8.6%

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

Wilby When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
12
1971–1980
5
1991–2000
6
2011–2015
8

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

Wilby Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5–14 hours
29.4%
15–29 hours
15.7%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

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

Wilby Household Size

1 person
32.1%
2 persons
43.2%
3 persons
4.9%
4 persons
19.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wilby Where Residents Moved From

Same address
159
Moved from VIC
18
Moved from NSW
3

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

Wilby Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wilby Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 3 total

Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Wilby Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,397/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Wilby

≈ $6,054/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $1,267/wk
Rent share 9.3%

Wilby vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Wilby

What is the population of Wilby VIC?

The population of Wilby VIC is 192 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Wilby is ranked #7,064 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wilby?

The median personal income in Wilby VIC is $691 per week, or $35,932 per year.The median household income is $1,397 per week.Family income is $1,718 per week.Wilby is ranked #5,640 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wilby?

Median rent in Wilby VIC is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wilby ranks #8,442 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wilby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilby VIC is $1,266. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wilby?

The median age in Wilby VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wilby a good suburb to live in?

Wilby is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 192.The median income is $691/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% 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: 22782. All dollar figures in AUD.