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Wirrinya NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wirrinya NSW is 92 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wirrinya is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Wirrinya is $150 per week ($650 per month). Wirrinya has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wirrinya has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wirrinya is $1,733.

There were 2 recorded offences in Wirrinya in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Wirrinya Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wirrinya Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$819/wk

$42,588 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wirrinya Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (48) Female 49.5% (47)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

92 people · 516.2 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Wirrinya 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wirrinya Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.9% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.1% 8 dwellings

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

Wirrinya Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wirrinya Religion

Anglican

31.1%

Catholic

28.9%

No Religion

26.7%

Not stated

7.8%

Christian (other)

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wirrinya Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

76.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.8%

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

Wirrinya Employment

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Employed full-time

45.2% 28 people

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Employed part-time

27.4% 17 people

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Not in labour force

27.4% 17 people

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

Wirrinya Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.5%

Certificate III/IV

43.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.0%

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

Wirrinya Occupation

Managers

35.5%

Labourers

25.8%

Professionals

19.4%

Clerical & Administrative

19.4%

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

Wirrinya Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

56.3%

Education

25.0%

Society & Culture

18.8%

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

Wirrinya Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wirrinya Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk

50.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wirrinya Marital Status

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Married

54.8% 34

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Divorced

4.8% 3

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Never married

40.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wirrinya Ancestry

Australian

41.5%

English

37.8%

Irish

5.9%

Scottish

5.9%

German

3.7%

Chinese

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wirrinya School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

62.5%

Primary — Government

37.5%

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

Wirrinya Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.6% 5

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No need for assistance

97.4% 191

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

Wirrinya Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.7% 18

—

Not a volunteer

72.3% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wirrinya How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

90.9%

Walked only

9.1%

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

Wirrinya Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.4%

2 vehicles

41.0%

3 vehicles

28.2%

4+ vehicles

15.4%

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

Wirrinya Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

37.0%

4 bedrooms

14.8%

5 bedrooms

14.8%

6+ bedrooms

22.2%

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

Wirrinya Population Mobility

17.4%

moved in the last year

42.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wirrinya Indigenous Population

6.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

171

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wirrinya Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition

Arthritis

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

Wirrinya Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

11.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

15.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wirrinya Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

78.1%

Couple — no children

13.7%

One parent — no children under 15

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wirrinya Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.7% 15

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Did not provide

77.3% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wirrinya Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

2 children

33.3%

4 children

33.3%

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

Wirrinya Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

40.7%

15–29 hours

8.5%

30+ hours

16.9%

Did not do domestic work

15.3%

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

Wirrinya Household Size

1 person

16.1%

2 persons

41.9%

4 persons

16.1%

5 persons

25.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wirrinya Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Wirrinya Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wirrinya Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Wirrinya Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.2%

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

If you earn X in Wirrinya

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,475/wk

Rent share 9.2%

Wirrinya vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Warrah

Pop: 46 Income: $687/wk Rent: $298/wk

Apple Tree Flat

Pop: 46 Income: $899/wk Rent: $480/wk

Boona Mount

Pop: 46 Income: $550/wk Rent: $80/wk

Warranulla

Pop: 46 Income: $675/wk

Marshdale

Pop: 46 Income: $754/wk Rent: $285/wk

Meroo

Pop: 46 Income: $875/wk Rent: $684/wk

Compare Wirrinya

Wirrinya vs Warrah →Wirrinya vs Apple Tree Flat →Wirrinya vs Boona Mount →Wirrinya vs Warranulla →

Frequently Asked Questions About Wirrinya

What is the population of Wirrinya NSW?

The population of Wirrinya NSW is 92 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Wirrinya?

The median personal income in Wirrinya NSW is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Wirrinya?

Median rent in Wirrinya NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 9.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wirrinya?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wirrinya NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wirrinya?

The median age in Wirrinya NSW is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wirrinya a good suburb to live in?

Wirrinya is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 92.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.2% 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: 14360. All dollar figures in AUD.