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Willala NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Willala NSW is 55 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Willala is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Willala is $190 per week ($823 per month). Willala has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Willala has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willala is $1,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Willala in 2024-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Willala Population

residents (Census 2021)

Willala Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$819/wk

$42,588 per year

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Willala Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (30) Female 47.4% (27)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

55 people · 255.1 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$2,083

Family income/wk

Willala Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

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)

Willala Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 14 dwellings

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

Willala Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Willala Religion

Anglican

51.1%

No Religion

27.7%

Christian (other)

8.5%

Catholic

6.4%

Uniting Church

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Willala Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.3%

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

Willala Employment

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Employed full-time

67.6% 23 people

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Employed part-time

8.8% 3 people

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Not in labour force

23.5% 8 people

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

Willala Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.0%

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

Willala Occupation

Managers

43.5%

Professionals

21.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.7%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

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

Willala Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.3%

Engineering

21.1%

Agriculture & Environment

21.1%

Architecture & Building

15.8%

Health

15.8%

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

Willala Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Willala Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk

57.1%

$4,000+/wk

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Willala Marital Status

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Married

36.7% 18

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Divorced

10.2% 5

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Widowed

10.2% 5

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Never married

42.9% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Willala Ancestry

English

44.3%

Australian

35.7%

Irish

8.6%

German

5.7%

Scottish

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Willala School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

63.6%

Primary — Catholic

36.4%

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

Willala Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.0% 4

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No need for assistance

96.0% 97

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

Willala Volunteering

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Volunteer

38.5% 20

—

Not a volunteer

61.5% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Willala How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.3%

Did not go to work

22.7%

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

Willala Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.2%

2 vehicles

38.9%

4+ vehicles

38.9%

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

Willala Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.7%

3 bedrooms

41.7%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

5 bedrooms

16.7%

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

Willala Population Mobility

6.1%

moved in the last year

17.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Willala Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

109

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Willala Long-term Health Conditions

Stroke

Asthma

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

Willala Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.0%

$150-$299/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

15.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Willala Family Structure

Couple — no children

57.5%

Couple — children under 15

30.0%

One parent — children under 15

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Willala Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Willala Children Ever Born

No children

54.5%

2 children

45.5%

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

Willala Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.1%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

12.8%

Did not do domestic work

15.4%

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

Willala Household Size

1 person

32.1%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

10.7%

4 persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Willala Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Willala Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Willala Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2022

2024

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

Willala Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.8%

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

If you earn X in Willala

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $1,185/wk

Rent share 13.8%

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Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $15/wk

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Income: $860/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $10/wk

Willala vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bruie Plains

Pop: 28 Income: $575/wk

Brungle Creek

Pop: 28 Income: $959/wk Rent: $40/wk

Bulyeroi

Pop: 28 Income: $900/wk

Carwell

Pop: 28 Income: $749/wk Rent: $215/wk

Combara

Pop: 28 Income: $589/wk

Eucumbene

Pop: 28 Income: $687/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willala

What is the population of Willala NSW?

The population of Willala NSW is 55 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Willala?

The median personal income in Willala NSW is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Willala?

Median rent in Willala NSW is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Willala?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willala NSW is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Willala?

The median age in Willala NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Willala a good suburb to live in?

Willala is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 55.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 14311. All dollar figures in AUD.