South Australia · Suburb Profile

Wisanger SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wisanger SA is 140 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wisanger is $672 per week ($34,944 per year). Median rent in Wisanger is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Wisanger has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Wisanger has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wisanger is $1,250.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wisanger in 2023-24, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Wisanger Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wisanger Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$672/wk

$34,944 per year

#5950 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,250/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wisanger Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (73) Female 48.2% (68)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

140 people · 101.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Wisanger Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wisanger Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.2% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.8% 21 dwellings

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

Wisanger Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wisanger Religion

No Religion

55.4%

Anglican

12.9%

Catholic

10.1%

Christian (other)

7.9%

SB OSB NRA SB

5.0%

Not stated

3.6%

Eastern Orthodox

2.9%

Othr Protestnt

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wisanger Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.2%

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

Wisanger Employment

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Employed full-time

42.3% 41 people

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Employed part-time

28.9% 28 people

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Not in labour force

28.9% 28 people

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

Wisanger Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Bachelor Degree

26.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.0%

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

Wisanger Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

39.3%

Professionals

28.6%

Managers

17.9%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

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

Wisanger Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Society & Culture

20.0%

Architecture & Building

17.5%

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Agriculture & Environment

10.0%

Education

10.0%

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

Wisanger Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wisanger Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

17.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

20.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$4,000+/wk

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wisanger Marital Status

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Married

57.4% 62

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Divorced

13.9% 15

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Widowed

2.8% 3

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Never married

25.9% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wisanger Ancestry

Australian

43.3%

English

31.0%

German

7.0%

Scottish

6.4%

Irish

5.8%

Dutch

4.7%

Other

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wisanger School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

73.1%

Secondary — Government

26.9%

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

Wisanger Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.4% 9

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No need for assistance

96.6% 259

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

Wisanger Volunteering

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Volunteer

37.4% 37

—

Not a volunteer

62.6% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wisanger Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

53.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wisanger How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

55.7%

Walked only

16.4%

Did not go to work

13.1%

Car (passenger)

9.8%

Truck

4.9%

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

Wisanger Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.0%

2 vehicles

36.0%

3 vehicles

24.0%

4+ vehicles

18.0%

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

Wisanger Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.0%

3 bedrooms

57.4%

4 bedrooms

29.6%

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

Wisanger Population Mobility

16.5%

moved in the last year

34.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wisanger Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

271

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wisanger Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Wisanger Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$150-$299/wk

12.2%

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$400-$499/wk

10.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wisanger Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

63.5%

Couple — no children

36.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wisanger Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.8% 16

—

Did not provide

85.2% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wisanger Children Ever Born

No children

14.8%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

14.8%

3 children

40.7%

4 children

18.5%

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

Wisanger When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Wisanger Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

29.4%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

17.6%

Did not do domestic work

20.6%

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

Wisanger Household Size

1 person

30.2%

2 persons

35.8%

3 persons

7.5%

4 persons

7.5%

5 persons

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wisanger Where Residents Moved From

Same address

111

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

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

Wisanger Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wisanger Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Other Against Person

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

Wisanger Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,281/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.7%

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

If you earn X in Wisanger

Your weekly income

≈ $5,551/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,041/wk

Rent share 18.7%

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Wisanger vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Mount Mcintyre

Pop: 70 Income: $837/wk Rent: $155/wk

Pekina

Pop: 70 Income: $514/wk

Sherlock (SA)

Pop: 70 Income: $695/wk Rent: $100/wk

Brown Hill Creek

Pop: 71 Income: $1,303/wk Rent: $275/wk

Coorabie

Pop: 71 Income: $875/wk Rent: $125/wk

Brentwood (SA)

Pop: 71 Income: $494/wk Rent: $150/wk

Compare Wisanger

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wisanger

What is the population of Wisanger SA?

The population of Wisanger SA is 140 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Wisanger is ranked #7,954 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wisanger?

The median personal income in Wisanger SA is $672 per week, or $34,944 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Wisanger is ranked #5,950 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wisanger?

Median rent in Wisanger SA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wisanger ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wisanger?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wisanger SA is $1,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wisanger?

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

Is Wisanger a good suburb to live in?

Wisanger is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 140.The median income is $672/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 41626. All dollar figures in AUD.