Willalooka SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Willalooka SA is 136 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Willalooka is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Willalooka is $150 per week ($650 per month). Willalooka has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Willalooka has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents).

There were 3 recorded offences in Willalooka in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Willalooka Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Willalooka Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
#2120 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Willalooka Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (72) Female 47.8% (66)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
136 people · 379.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,041
Family income/wk

Willalooka 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)

Willalooka Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
80.0% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
20.0% 5 dwellings

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

Willalooka Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Willalooka Religion

No Religion
47.7%
Lutheran
11.5%
Anglican
10.8%
Not stated
10.0%
Catholic
8.5%
Uniting Church
6.9%
Christian (other)
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Willalooka Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

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

Willalooka Employment

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Employed full-time
60.2% 50 people
Employed part-time
30.1% 25 people
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Not in labour force
9.6% 8 people

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

Willalooka Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.1%
Certificate III/IV
30.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.0%
Certificate I/II
10.9%
Postgraduate Degree
6.5%

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

Willalooka Occupation

Managers
36.2%
Labourers
19.0%
Professionals
12.1%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Sales Workers
8.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.6%
Clerical & Administrative
5.2%

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

Willalooka Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Education
10.4%
Management & Commerce
10.4%
Engineering
8.3%
Architecture & Building
8.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.3%
Society & Culture
6.3%

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

Willalooka Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Willalooka Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
16.7%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Willalooka Marital Status

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Married
54.5% 60
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Separated
5.5% 6
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Divorced
8.2% 9
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Never married
31.8% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Willalooka Ancestry

Australian
38.2%
English
30.0%
Scottish
10.6%
German
10.0%
Irish
5.9%
Other
2.9%
Dutch
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Willalooka School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
68.8%
Secondary — Government
31.3%

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

Willalooka Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.3% 6
No need for assistance
97.7% 252

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

Willalooka Volunteering

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Volunteer
45.2% 47
Not a volunteer
54.8% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Willalooka Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Willalooka How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
58.6%
Walked only
24.1%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Car (passenger)
5.2%

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

Willalooka Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.5%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
29.5%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Willalooka Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.3%
3 bedrooms
30.2%
4 bedrooms
46.5%
5 bedrooms
14.0%

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

Willalooka Population Mobility

12.8%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
79.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Willalooka Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
259
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Willalooka Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Heart disease
5
Asthma
4
Diabetes
4
Cancer
3
Mental health
3

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

Willalooka Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
4.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
20.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.4%
$3,500+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Willalooka Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.6%
Couple — no children
26.7%
Couple — no children under 15
25.7%
One parent — children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Willalooka Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.7% 8
Did not provide
92.3% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Willalooka Children Ever Born

No children
16.7%
1 child
13.9%
2 children
30.6%
3 children
38.9%

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

Willalooka When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Willalooka Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.6%
5–14 hours
31.6%
15–29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
16.3%

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

Willalooka Household Size

1 person
11.9%
2 persons
35.7%
3 persons
26.2%
4 persons
16.7%
5 persons
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Willalooka Where Residents Moved From

Same address
102
Moved from SA
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
4

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

Willalooka Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
85.7%
Step family — no other children
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Willalooka Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Willalooka Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,036/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.4%

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

If you earn X in Willalooka

≈ $8,823/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,886/wk
Rent share 7.4%

Willalooka vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willalooka

What is the population of Willalooka SA?

The population of Willalooka SA is 136 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Willalooka is ranked #8,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Willalooka?

The median personal income in Willalooka SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,036 per week.Family income is $2,041 per week.Willalooka is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Willalooka?

Median rent in Willalooka SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 7.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Willalooka ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Willalooka?

The median age in Willalooka SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Willalooka a good suburb to live in?

Willalooka is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 136.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.4% 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: 41598. All dollar figures in AUD.