Wirrina Cove SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wirrina Cove SA is 187 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wirrina Cove is $531 per week ($27,612 per year). Median rent in Wirrina Cove is $183 per week ($793 per month). Wirrina Cove has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Wirrina Cove has a population density of 23.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wirrina Cove is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wirrina Cove is $1,029.

There were 2 recorded offences in Wirrina Cove in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Wirrina Cove Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wirrina Cove Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$531/wk
$27,612 per year
#7919 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$183/wk
$793 per month
#7860 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,029/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wirrina Cove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (104) Female 44.4% (83)

Population Density

23.1
people per km²
187 people · 8.1 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,053
Family income/wk

Wirrina Cove Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
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)

Wirrina Cove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.3% 47 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.7% 25 dwellings

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

Wirrina Cove Country of Birth

Australia
81.6%
England
18.4%

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

Wirrina Cove Religion

No Religion
54.7%
Anglican
14.7%
Catholic
11.2%
Not stated
7.6%
Uniting Church
4.1%
Buddhism
2.9%
Baptist
2.4%
Lutheran
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wirrina Cove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
24.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.9%

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

Wirrina Cove Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wirrina Cove Employment

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Employed full-time
14.7% 24 people
Employed part-time
20.2% 33 people
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Unemployed
1.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
63.2% 103 people

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

Wirrina Cove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.5%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%
Postgraduate Degree
10.6%

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

Wirrina Cove Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
15.4%
Clerical & Administrative
12.8%
Community & Personal Service
12.8%
Professionals
12.8%
Managers
10.3%
Labourers
10.3%

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

Wirrina Cove Field of Study

Society & Culture
29.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
14.7%
Architecture & Building
11.8%
Engineering
8.8%
Management & Commerce
8.8%
Education
8.8%
Agriculture & Environment
8.8%
Health
8.8%

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

Wirrina Cove Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wirrina Cove Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.0%
$300-$399/wk
11.0%
$400-$499/wk
12.0%
$500-$649/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wirrina Cove Marital Status

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Married
36.6% 64
↔️
Separated
8.0% 14
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Divorced
22.9% 40
🕊️
Widowed
3.4% 6
👤
Never married
29.1% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wirrina Cove Ancestry

English
37.4%
Australian
22.5%
Scottish
9.5%
German
8.1%
Irish
7.2%
Other
5.9%
Greek
2.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.4%
Dutch
1.4%
Filipino
1.4%
Italian
1.4%
Maltese
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wirrina Cove School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
66.7%
Primary — Government
33.3%

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

Wirrina Cove Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.0% 14
No need for assistance
96.0% 338

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

Wirrina Cove Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 42
Not a volunteer
75.0% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wirrina Cove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
25.0%
$300-$449/mo
41.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wirrina Cove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.9%
Did not go to work
12.8%
Walked only
6.4%

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

Wirrina Cove Car Ownership

1 vehicle
54.5%
2 vehicles
32.3%
3 vehicles
13.1%

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

Wirrina Cove Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
29.7%
2 bedrooms
25.3%
3 bedrooms
33.0%
4 bedrooms
6.6%
5 bedrooms
5.5%

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

Wirrina Cove Population Mobility

16.3%
moved in the last year
52.0%
moved in the last 5 years
8.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wirrina Cove Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
368
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wirrina Cove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
40
Arthritis
19
Lung condition
16
Diabetes
13
Heart disease
11
Asthma
7
Cancer
6
Stroke
3

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

Wirrina Cove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$300-$399/wk
11.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
19.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.7%
$800-$999/wk
15.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wirrina Cove Family Structure

Couple — no children
58.3%
One parent — children under 15
13.0%
One parent — no children under 15
13.0%
Couple — children under 15
11.3%
Couple — no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wirrina Cove Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.3% 9
👤
Never served
94.7% 162

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wirrina Cove Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 25
Did not provide
84.9% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wirrina Cove Children Ever Born

No children
38.8%
1 child
6.1%
2 children
30.6%
3 children
24.5%

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

Wirrina Cove When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
8
1961–1970
5
1971–1980
11
1981–1990
4
2001–2010
6

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

Wirrina Cove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.9%
5–14 hours
28.7%
15–29 hours
14.4%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
31.9%

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

Wirrina Cove Household Size

1 person
56.1%
2 persons
31.8%
3 persons
9.3%
4 persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wirrina Cove Where Residents Moved From

Same address
149
Moved from SA
20
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from NSW
4

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

Wirrina Cove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wirrina Cove Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wirrina Cove Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $645/wk
Median Rent $183/wk
Rent-to-Income 28.4%

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

If you earn X in Wirrina Cove

≈ $2,795/month
Median rent $183/wk
Left after rent $462/wk
Rent share 28.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wirrina Cove vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wirrina Cove

What is the population of Wirrina Cove SA?

The population of Wirrina Cove SA is 187 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.1 people per km².Wirrina Cove is ranked #7,148 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wirrina Cove?

The median personal income in Wirrina Cove SA is $531 per week, or $27,612 per year.The median household income is $645 per week.Family income is $1,053 per week.Wirrina Cove is ranked #7,919 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wirrina Cove?

Median rent in Wirrina Cove SA is $183 per week ($793 per month).Rent represents 28.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Wirrina Cove ranks #7,860 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wirrina Cove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wirrina Cove SA is $1,029. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wirrina Cove?

The median age in Wirrina Cove SA is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wirrina Cove a good suburb to live in?

Wirrina Cove is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 187.The median income is $531/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.4% 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: 41624. All dollar figures in AUD.