Suburbs Wirrulla

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Wirrulla SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wirrulla SA is 107 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wirrulla is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Wirrulla is $111 per week ($481 per month). Wirrulla has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Wirrulla has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wirrulla is $433.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wirrulla in 2024-25, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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📍 Wirrulla, South Australia — 32.4136°S, 134.5598°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wirrulla Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wirrulla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
#7429 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$111/wk
$481 per month
#8583 of 14,663
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$433/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Wirrulla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 62.3% (66) Female 37.7% (40)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
107 people · 148.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Wirrulla Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wirrulla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.4% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.6% 9 dwellings

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

Wirrulla Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wirrulla Religion

No Religion
41.2%
Not stated
23.5%
Catholic
17.6%
Anglican
12.6%
Uniting Church
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wirrulla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

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

Wirrulla Employment

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Employed full-time
28.8% 17 people
⏰
Employed part-time
16.9% 10 people
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Not in labour force
54.2% 32 people

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

Wirrulla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
71.4%
Bachelor Degree
28.6%

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

Wirrulla Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
41.2%
Professionals
35.3%
Clerical & Administrative
23.5%

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

Wirrulla Field of Study

Society & Culture
33.3%
Engineering
27.8%
Management & Commerce
22.2%
Education
16.7%

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

Wirrulla Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wirrulla Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
20.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
29.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wirrulla Marital Status

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Married
51.2% 41
↔️
Separated
8.8% 7
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Divorced
10.0% 8
🕊️
Widowed
5.0% 4
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Never married
25.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wirrulla Ancestry

Australian
44.0%
English
37.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.2%
Other
5.2%
Dutch
3.4%
German
2.6%
Polish
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wirrulla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
68.0%
Secondary — Government
20.0%
Pre-school
12.0%

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

Wirrulla Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.9% 8
✅
No need for assistance
95.1% 156

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

Wirrulla Volunteering

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Volunteer
43.9% 29
—
Not a volunteer
56.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wirrulla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
41.7%
$450-$599/mo
58.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wirrulla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.0%
Walked only
24.0%

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

Wirrulla Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
23.1%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
20.5%

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

Wirrulla Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.8%
2 bedrooms
23.5%
3 bedrooms
58.8%
4 bedrooms
8.8%

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

Wirrulla Population Mobility

3.4%
moved in the last year
3.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wirrulla Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
161
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wirrulla Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
10
Arthritis
9
Mental health
4

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

Wirrulla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
15.4%
$300-$399/wk
19.2%
$400-$499/wk
13.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wirrulla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.8%
Couple — no children
28.8%
One parent — children under 15
15.3%
Couple — no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wirrulla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 10
—
Did not provide
83.3% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wirrulla Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Wirrulla When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
5

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

Wirrulla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5–14 hours
33.9%
15–29 hours
7.1%
30+ hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
32.1%

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

Wirrulla Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
44.1%
4 persons
32.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wirrulla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wirrulla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

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

Wirrulla Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $979/wk
Median Rent $111/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.3%

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

If you earn X in Wirrulla

≈ $4,242/month
Median rent $111/wk
Left after rent $868/wk
Rent share 11.3%

Wirrulla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Clements Gap
Pop: 54 Income: $774/wk
Kainton
Pop: 54 Income: $778/wk Rent: $200/wk
Shaugh
Pop: 54 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $100/wk
Whites Flat
Pop: 54 Income: $537/wk Rent: $90/wk
Kielpa
Pop: 55 Income: $665/wk Rent: $18/wk
Merriton
Pop: 55 Income: $812/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wirrulla

What is the population of Wirrulla SA?

The population of Wirrulla SA is 107 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Wirrulla is ranked #8,750 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wirrulla?

The median personal income in Wirrulla SA is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $979 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.Wirrulla is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wirrulla?

Median rent in Wirrulla SA is $111 per week ($481 per month).Rent represents 11.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wirrulla ranks #8,583 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wirrulla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wirrulla SA is $433. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wirrulla?

The median age in Wirrulla SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wirrulla a good suburb to live in?

Wirrulla is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 107.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.3% 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: 41625. All dollar figures in AUD.