Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Wilga WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wilga WA is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wilga is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Wilga is $200 per week ($867 per month). Wilga has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Wilga has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilga is $1,049.

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Wilga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wilga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$550/wk

$28,600 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,049/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wilga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (37) Female 46.4% (32)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

71 people · 62.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$949

Family income/wk

Wilga Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wilga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.0% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.0% 12 dwellings

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

Wilga Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wilga Religion

No Religion

42.2%

Catholic

15.6%

Not stated

14.1%

Christian (other)

12.5%

Anglican

9.4%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wilga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

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

Wilga Employment

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Employed full-time

32.1% 18 people

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Employed part-time

19.6% 11 people

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Unemployed

19.6% 11 people

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Not in labour force

28.6% 16 people

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

Wilga Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

30.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.1%

Certificate III/IV

23.1%

Certificate I/II

23.1%

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

Wilga Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

55.6%

Managers

44.4%

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

Wilga Field of Study

Health

57.1%

Society & Culture

42.9%

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

Wilga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wilga Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

23.1%

$400-$499/wk

38.5%

$500-$649/wk

38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wilga Marital Status

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Married

47.5% 28

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Divorced

11.9% 7

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Widowed

6.8% 4

👤

Never married

33.9% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wilga Ancestry

Australian

61.6%

English

23.3%

Irish

6.8%

Dutch

4.1%

Italian

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wilga School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

50.0%

Vocational Education

50.0%

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

Wilga Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.7% 7

✅

No need for assistance

94.3% 116

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

Wilga Volunteering

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Volunteer

37.0% 20

—

Not a volunteer

63.0% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wilga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

42.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wilga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Wilga Car Ownership

1 vehicle

36.4%

2 vehicles

30.3%

3 vehicles

18.2%

4+ vehicles

15.2%

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

Wilga Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

40.7%

5 bedrooms

14.8%

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

Wilga Population Mobility

22.6%

moved in the last year

20.0%

moved in the last 5 years

15.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wilga Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

124

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wilga Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Wilga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

30.0%

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

25.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$3,500+/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wilga Family Structure

Couple — no children

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

27.5%

Couple — children under 15

25.5%

One parent — children under 15

7.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wilga Military Service

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Previously served

7.0% 4

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Never served

93.0% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wilga Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

23.7% 14

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Did not provide

76.3% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wilga Children Ever Born

No children

63.6%

3 children

36.4%

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

Wilga When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Wilga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.3%

5–14 hours

24.6%

15–29 hours

17.5%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

33.3%

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

Wilga Household Size

1 person

37.0%

2 persons

51.9%

5 persons

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wilga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

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

Wilga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wilga Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $833/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Wilga

Your weekly income

≈ $3,610/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $633/wk

Rent share 24.0%

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Wilga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Henderson

Pop: 36 Income: $900/wk Rent: $270/wk

Tarin Rock

Pop: 36 Income: $939/wk

Kadathinni

Pop: 36 Income: $1,375/wk

Kenmare (WA)

Pop: 36 Income: $1,524/wk

Morbinning

Pop: 36 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Narraloggan

Pop: 36 Income: $820/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilga

What is the population of Wilga WA?

The population of Wilga WA is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Wilga?

The median personal income in Wilga WA is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $833 per week.Family income is $949 per week.

How much is rent in Wilga?

Median rent in Wilga WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wilga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wilga WA is $1,049. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wilga?

The median age in Wilga WA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wilga a good suburb to live in?

Wilga is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 71.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 51606. All dollar figures in AUD.