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Wiseleigh VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wiseleigh, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wiseleigh VIC is 177 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wiseleigh is $619 per week ($32,188 per year). Median rent in Wiseleigh is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Wiseleigh has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Wiseleigh has a population density of 15.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wiseleigh is England. The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wiseleigh is $1,400.

There were 5 recorded offences in Wiseleigh in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Wiseleigh Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wiseleigh Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$619/wk

$32,188 per year

#6790 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

#6551 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Wiseleigh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (90) Female 49.4% (88)

Population Density

15.4

people per km²

177 people · 11.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Wiseleigh 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

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wiseleigh Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.9% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.1% 25 dwellings

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

Wiseleigh Country of Birth

Australia

92.5%

England

7.5%

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

Wiseleigh Religion

No Religion

66.7%

Anglican

14.3%

Not stated

4.8%

Catholic

3.6%

Othr Christian

3.0%

Baptist

3.0%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wiseleigh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Wiseleigh Employment

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Employed full-time

32.1% 42 people

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Employed part-time

23.7% 31 people

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Not in labour force

44.3% 58 people

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

Wiseleigh Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.2%

Bachelor Degree

28.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.1%

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

Wiseleigh Occupation

Professionals

41.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.6%

Managers

17.9%

Community & Personal Service

7.7%

Labourers

7.7%

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

Wiseleigh Field of Study

Engineering

19.6%

Education

17.6%

Agriculture & Environment

13.7%

Architecture & Building

13.7%

Management & Commerce

11.8%

Society & Culture

11.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.8%

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

Wiseleigh Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wiseleigh Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

13.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wiseleigh Marital Status

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Married

41.0% 59

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Separated

2.8% 4

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Divorced

17.4% 25

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Widowed

4.2% 6

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Never married

34.7% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wiseleigh Ancestry

English

33.0%

Australian

24.7%

Scottish

10.4%

Irish

10.0%

Italian

5.7%

Dutch

5.0%

Other

4.7%

German

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Maori

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wiseleigh School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.4%

Secondary — Government

31.6%

Pre-school

21.1%

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

Wiseleigh Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.6% 30

✅

No need for assistance

91.4% 320

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

Wiseleigh Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.3% 23

—

Not a volunteer

82.7% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wiseleigh Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

44.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wiseleigh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.9%

Did not go to work

12.3%

Car (passenger)

8.8%

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

Wiseleigh Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.3%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

16.7%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Wiseleigh Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.7%

2 bedrooms

21.9%

3 bedrooms

56.3%

4 bedrooms

12.5%

5 bedrooms

4.7%

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

Wiseleigh Population Mobility

10.0%

moved in the last year

34.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wiseleigh Indigenous Population

3.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

334

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wiseleigh Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Wiseleigh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.6%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

9.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

13.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wiseleigh Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.0%

Couple — no children

18.0%

One parent — children under 15

18.0%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — no children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wiseleigh Military Service

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Previously served

5.9% 8

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Never served

94.1% 128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wiseleigh Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 21

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Did not provide

84.1% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wiseleigh Children Ever Born

No children

22.6%

1 child

11.3%

2 children

39.6%

3 children

15.1%

4 children

11.3%

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

Wiseleigh When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

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

Wiseleigh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.6%

5–14 hours

24.4%

15–29 hours

22.0%

30+ hours

20.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

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

Wiseleigh Household Size

1 person

23.2%

2 persons

30.4%

3 persons

18.8%

4 persons

18.8%

5 persons

4.3%

6+ persons

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wiseleigh Where Residents Moved From

Same address

153

Moved from VIC

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

Wiseleigh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wiseleigh Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Assault

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Wiseleigh Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,458/wk

Median Rent $245/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Wiseleigh

Your weekly income

≈ $6,318/month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $1,213/wk

Rent share 16.8%

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Wiseleigh vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Sandon (Vic.)

Pop: 89 Income: $675/wk Rent: $330/wk

Bullarto

Pop: 89 Income: $599/wk Rent: $350/wk

Colac West

Pop: 89 Income: $857/wk Rent: $230/wk

Kamarooka

Pop: 89 Income: $668/wk Rent: $205/wk

Noradjuha

Pop: 89 Income: $900/wk Rent: $148/wk

Koornalla

Pop: 89 Income: $766/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wiseleigh

What is the population of Wiseleigh VIC?

The population of Wiseleigh VIC is 177 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.4 people per km².Wiseleigh is ranked #7,297 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wiseleigh?

The median personal income in Wiseleigh VIC is $619 per week, or $32,188 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Wiseleigh is ranked #6,790 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wiseleigh?

Median rent in Wiseleigh VIC is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wiseleigh ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wiseleigh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wiseleigh VIC is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wiseleigh?

The median age in Wiseleigh VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wiseleigh a good suburb to live in?

Wiseleigh is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 177.The median income is $619/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 22818. All dollar figures in AUD.