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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
Wirrina Cove Median Income & Rent
Wirrina Cove Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
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Wirrina Cove Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wirrina Cove Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wirrina Cove Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Wirrina Cove Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Wirrina Cove Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Wirrina Cove Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Wirrina Cove Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Wirrina Cove Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Wirrina Cove Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Wirrina Cove Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Wirrina Cove Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Wirrina Cove Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Wirrina Cove Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Wirrina Cove Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Wirrina Cove School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Wirrina Cove Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Wirrina Cove Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Wirrina Cove Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Wirrina Cove How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Wirrina Cove Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Wirrina Cove Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Wirrina Cove Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Wirrina Cove Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Wirrina Cove Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Wirrina Cove Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Wirrina Cove Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Wirrina Cove Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Wirrina Cove Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Wirrina Cove Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Wirrina Cove When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Wirrina Cove Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Wirrina Cove Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Wirrina Cove Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Wirrina Cove Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Wirrina Cove Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Wirrina Cove Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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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.