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Willawarrin NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Willawarrin NSW is 183 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Willawarrin is $464 per week ($24,128 per year). Median rent in Willawarrin is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Willawarrin has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Willawarrin has a population density of 7.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Willawarrin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willawarrin is $950.

There were 1 recorded offences in Willawarrin in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Willawarrin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Willawarrin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$464/wk

$24,128 per year

#8550 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$950/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Willawarrin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.1% (103) Female 44.9% (84)

Population Density

7.2

people per km²

183 people · 25.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$900

Family income/wk

Willawarrin 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)

Willawarrin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.7% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.3% 24 dwellings

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

Willawarrin Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

3.6%

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

Willawarrin Religion

No Religion

46.4%

Anglican

20.8%

Catholic

15.8%

Not stated

6.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Eastern Orthodox

3.3%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Willawarrin Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

31.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.2%

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

Willawarrin Employment

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Employed full-time

24.8% 33 people

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Employed part-time

21.1% 28 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 4 people

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Not in labour force

51.1% 68 people

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

Willawarrin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.5%

Postgraduate Degree

9.7%

Certificate I/II

9.7%

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

Willawarrin Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

23.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.4%

Community & Personal Service

18.4%

Labourers

13.2%

Sales Workers

10.5%

Managers

7.9%

Professionals

7.9%

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

Willawarrin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

31.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

20.7%

Engineering

17.2%

Health

17.2%

Architecture & Building

13.8%

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

Willawarrin Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Willawarrin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

10.5%

$400-$499/wk

14.5%

$650-$799/wk

15.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Willawarrin Marital Status

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Married

37.9% 58

↔️

Separated

4.6% 7

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Divorced

11.8% 18

🕊️

Widowed

6.5% 10

👤

Never married

39.2% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Willawarrin Ancestry

English

31.8%

Australian

29.8%

Scottish

12.8%

Irish

10.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.0%

German

3.9%

Other

2.3%

Croatian

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Willawarrin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.8%

Secondary — Government

31.3%

Primary — Catholic

25.0%

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

Willawarrin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.3% 39

✅

No need for assistance

88.7% 307

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

Willawarrin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.9% 30

—

Not a volunteer

78.1% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Willawarrin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

11.1%

$600-$799/mo

29.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Willawarrin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.3%

Did not go to work

12.9%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

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

Willawarrin Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.3%

2 vehicles

43.6%

3 vehicles

23.6%

4+ vehicles

5.5%

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

Willawarrin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

16.4%

3 bedrooms

50.7%

4 bedrooms

22.4%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

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

Willawarrin Population Mobility

7.9%

moved in the last year

40.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Willawarrin Indigenous Population

11.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

307

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Willawarrin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

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

Willawarrin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

20.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$150-$299/wk

9.2%

$300-$399/wk

8.4%

$400-$499/wk

10.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Willawarrin Family Structure

Couple — no children

32.8%

Couple — children under 15

20.9%

Couple — no children under 15

17.9%

One parent — children under 15

17.9%

One parent — no children under 15

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Willawarrin Military Service

🏅

Previously served

6.4% 9

👤

Never served

93.6% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Willawarrin Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 19

—

Did not provide

85.9% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Willawarrin Children Ever Born

No children

13.5%

1 child

9.6%

2 children

42.3%

3 children

21.2%

4 children

7.7%

5+ children

5.8%

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

Willawarrin When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Willawarrin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.9%

5–14 hours

24.6%

15–29 hours

6.9%

30+ hours

19.2%

Did not do domestic work

32.3%

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

Willawarrin Household Size

1 person

31.1%

2 persons

40.5%

3 persons

8.1%

4 persons

13.5%

6+ persons

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Willawarrin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

164

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Willawarrin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.2%

Step family — no other children

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Willawarrin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Willawarrin Schools

schools nearby

government

838

avg ICSEA score

total students

Willawarrin Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 34 students

838

ICSEA

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

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Willawarrin Rent Prices & Affordability

34%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $845/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 34.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Willawarrin

Your weekly income

≈ $3,662/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $555/wk

Rent share 34.3%

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Willawarrin vs State & National Average

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Pop: 92 Income: $1,089/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $512/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $671/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $942/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $457/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $919/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willawarrin

What is the population of Willawarrin NSW?

The population of Willawarrin NSW is 183 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.2 people per km².Willawarrin is ranked #7,208 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Willawarrin?

The median personal income in Willawarrin NSW is $464 per week, or $24,128 per year.The median household income is $845 per week.Family income is $900 per week.Willawarrin is ranked #8,550 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Willawarrin?

Median rent in Willawarrin NSW is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 34.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Willawarrin ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Willawarrin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willawarrin NSW is $950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Willawarrin?

The median age in Willawarrin NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Willawarrin a good suburb to live in?

Willawarrin is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 183.The median income is $464/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.3% 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: 14312. All dollar figures in AUD.