Wirrabara, SA: suburb profile

The population of Wirrabara SA is 353 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wirrabara is $548 per week ($28,496 per year). Median rent in Wirrabara is $150 per week ($650 per month). Wirrabara has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Wirrabara has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wirrabara is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.6% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wirrabara is $867.

There were 4 recorded offences in Wirrabara in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Wirrabara Population

353 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wirrabara Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$548/wk

$28,496 per year

Ranked 7,743 of 14,663

Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

Ranked 8,205 of 14,663

Median Age

60years

22 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wirrabara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (183) Female 48.2% (170)

Population Density

1.6

people per km²

353 people · 224.6 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,292

Family income/wk

Wirrabara Age Distribution

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 and Locality (SAL)

Wirrabara Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Wirrabara, 66.7% are owned outright and 33.3% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

66.7%

Owned with mortgage

33.3%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Wirrabara Religion

No religion

43.6%

Uniting Church

13.0%

Catholic

12.5%

Anglican

10.8%

Lutheran

9.1%

Not stated

6.5%

Buddhism

1.4%

Christian (other)

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Wirrabara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

33.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Wirrabara Employment

Employed full-time

28.2% 83 people

Employed part-time

17.7% 52 people

Unemployed

5.1% 15 people

Not in labour force

49.0% 144 people

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

Wirrabara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.6%

Bachelor Degree

24.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.2%

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

Wirrabara Occupation

Professionals

30.0%

Managers

30.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.3%

Community & Personal Service

7.5%

Clerical & Administrative

6.3%

Sales Workers

3.8%

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

Wirrabara Field of Study

Health

23.4%

Education

19.5%

Engineering

18.2%

Management & Commerce

15.6%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Society & Culture

5.2%

Architecture & Building

3.9%

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

Wirrabara Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wirrabara Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$300-$399/wk

8.4%

$400-$499/wk

13.5%

$500-$649/wk

8.4%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$4,000+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Wirrabara Marital Status

Married

53.4% 171

Separated

3.4% 11

Divorced

10.3% 33

Widowed

9.1% 29

Never married

23.8% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Wirrabara Ancestry

English

49.0%

Australian

34.0%

German

19.3%

Scottish

7.9%

Irish

6.5%

Dutch

3.4%

Australian Aboriginal

2.3%

Italian

1.4%

French

0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Wirrabara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.6%

Secondary — Government

29.3%

Secondary — Catholic

22.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.2%

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

Wirrabara Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

7.8%

No need for assistance

92.2%

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

Wirrabara Volunteering

Volunteer

37.1% 112

Not a volunteer

62.9% 190

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Wirrabara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.8%

$300-$449/mo

25.6%

$450-$599/mo

10.3%

$600-$799/mo

12.8%

$800-$999/mo

20.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wirrabara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.1%

Did not go to work

15.9%

Walked only

11.2%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

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

Wirrabara Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.9%

1 vehicle

29.5%

2 vehicles

32.4%

3 vehicles

20.2%

4+ vehicles

15.0%

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

Wirrabara Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.1%

2 bedrooms

18.5%

3 bedrooms

48.0%

4 bedrooms

20.8%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

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

Wirrabara Population Mobility

5.2%

moved in the last year

21.4%

moved in the last 5 years

8.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Wirrabara Indigenous Population

3.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Wirrabara Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

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

Wirrabara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

14.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Wirrabara Family Structure

Couple — no children

61.4%

Couple — children under 15

20.7%

Couple — no children under 15

8.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Wirrabara Military Service

Previously served

3.3% 10

Never served

96.7% 290

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Wirrabara Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

17.0% 52

Did not provide

83.0% 253

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wirrabara Children Ever Born

No children

25.8%

1 child

3.0%

2 children

42.4%

3 children

20.5%

4 children

8.3%

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

Wirrabara When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Wirrabara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

32.1%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

14.4%

Did not do domestic work

20.7%

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

Wirrabara Household Size

1 person

38.6%

2 persons

47.7%

3 persons

6.8%

4 persons

5.1%

5 persons

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Wirrabara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

311

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Wirrabara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Wirrabara Crime Statistics

4 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Fraud

Assault

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Wirrabara Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $900/wk

Median rent $150/wk

Rent to income 16.7%

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

Median rent in Wirrabara against your income

Your weekly income

About $3,900 a month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $750/wk

Rent share 16.7%

Wirrabara vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Wirrabara is $548 a week, 28% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 612th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $150 a week, $150 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 16.7% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 60, 17 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Wirrabara	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$548/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$900/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$150/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$867/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	60	43	42
Rent share of household income	16.7%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Wirrabara

The closest suburb to Wirrabara is Napperby, 17.3 km away.

Napperby

17.3 km away · income $533/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wirrabara

What is the population of Wirrabara SA?

The population of Wirrabara SA is 353 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Wirrabara is ranked #5,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wirrabara?

The median personal income in Wirrabara SA is $548 per week, or $28,496 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,292 per week.Wirrabara is ranked #7,743 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wirrabara?

Median rent in Wirrabara SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wirrabara ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wirrabara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wirrabara SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wirrabara?

The median age in Wirrabara SA is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wirrabara a good suburb to live in?

Wirrabara is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 353.The median income is $548/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 41621. All dollar figures in AUD.