Suburbs Wirrega

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Wirrega SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wirrega SA is 35 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wirrega is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Wirrega is $138 per week ($598 per month). Wirrega has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Wirrega has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wirrega is $1,409.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wirrega in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Wirrega, South Australia — 36.1991°S, 140.5734°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wirrega Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wirrega Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$866/wk
$45,032 per year
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Median Rent
$138/wk
$598 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,409/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wirrega Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.4% (13) Female 53.6% (15)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
35 people · 61.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Wirrega Age Distribution

0-4
25-29
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wirrega Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.5% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.5% 5 dwellings

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

Wirrega Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wirrega Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Catholic
21.9%
Not stated
15.6%
Anglican
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wirrega Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
45.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.0%

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

Wirrega Employment

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Employed full-time
57.9% 11 people
⏰
Employed part-time
21.1% 4 people
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Not in labour force
21.1% 4 people

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

Wirrega Qualifications

Graduate Diploma/Certificate
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
50.0%

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

Wirrega Occupation

Managers
36.4%
Professionals
36.4%
Clerical & Administrative
27.3%

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

Wirrega Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Engineering
20.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
20.0%
Education
15.0%

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

Wirrega Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wirrega Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wirrega Marital Status

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Married
76.9% 20
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Never married
23.1% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wirrega Ancestry

Australian
40.0%
Irish
24.4%
German
20.0%
English
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wirrega Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
10.2% 6
✅
No need for assistance
89.8% 53

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

Wirrega Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
38.5% 10
—
Not a volunteer
61.5% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wirrega How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Wirrega Car Ownership

2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
62.5%

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

Wirrega Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
50.0%
3 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Wirrega Population Mobility

21.9%
moved in the last year
52.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wirrega Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
59
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wirrega Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6

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

Wirrega Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
20.0%
$150-$299/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
26.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wirrega Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
61.9%
Couple — no children
38.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wirrega Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wirrega When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Wirrega Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
20.8%
Did not do domestic work
54.2%

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

Wirrega Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wirrega Where Residents Moved From

Same address
25
Moved from VIC
7

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

Wirrega Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wirrega Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2024
2025

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

Wirrega Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $138/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.5%

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

If you earn X in Wirrega

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $138/wk
Left after rent $1,487/wk
Rent share 8.5%

Wirrega vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Castambul
Pop: 18 Income: $624/wk
Bright (SA)
Pop: 18 Income: $450/wk Rent: $250/wk
Kangaroo Head
Pop: 18 Income: $687/wk Rent: $360/wk
Mantung
Pop: 18 Income: $350/wk
Meningie East
Pop: 18 Income: $695/wk Rent: $135/wk
Nalyappa
Pop: 18 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $220/wk

Compare Wirrega

Wirrega vs Castambul →Wirrega vs Bright (SA) →Wirrega vs Kangaroo Head →Wirrega vs Mantung →

Frequently Asked Questions About Wirrega

What is the population of Wirrega SA?

The population of Wirrega SA is 35 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Wirrega?

The median personal income in Wirrega SA is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Wirrega?

Median rent in Wirrega SA is $138 per week ($598 per month).Rent represents 8.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wirrega?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wirrega SA is $1,409. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wirrega?

The median age in Wirrega SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wirrega a good suburb to live in?

Wirrega is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 35.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.5% 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: 41623. All dollar figures in AUD.