Wonga VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wonga VIC is 44 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wonga is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in Wonga is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Wonga has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Wonga has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wonga is $1,192.

There were 4 recorded offences in Wonga in 2025-25, a rate of 91 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Wonga Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wonga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$562/wk
$29,224 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,192/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wonga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (23) Female 46.5% (20)

Population Density

3.1
people per km²
44 people · 14.2 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Wonga Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wonga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
80.0% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
20.0% 4 dwellings

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

Wonga Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wonga Religion

No Religion
68.3%
Not stated
14.6%
Catholic
9.8%
Christian (other)
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wonga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Wonga Employment

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Employed full-time
18.4% 7 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 8 people
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Not in labour force
60.5% 23 people

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

Wonga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
72.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.3%

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

Wonga Occupation

Professionals
57.1%
Community & Personal Service
42.9%

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

Wonga Field of Study

Engineering
62.5%
Society & Culture
37.5%

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

Wonga Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wonga Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wonga Marital Status

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Married
66.7% 26
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Never married
33.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wonga Ancestry

Australian
39.1%
English
30.4%
German
15.2%
Irish
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wonga School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Wonga Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.4% 7
No need for assistance
91.6% 76

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

Wonga Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 10
Not a volunteer
75.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wonga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

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

Wonga Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
25.0%

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

Wonga Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
5 bedrooms
16.7%

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

Wonga Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
19.5%
moved in the last 5 years
39.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wonga Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
85
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wonga Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Mental health
5
Heart disease
3

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

Wonga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
18.5%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wonga Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
25.0%
Couple — no children under 15
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wonga Military Service

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Previously served
13.2% 5
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Never served
86.8% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wonga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
30.8% 12
Did not provide
69.2% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wonga Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Wonga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.4%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
25.0%
30+ hours
25.0%
Did not do domestic work
15.6%

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

Wonga Household Size

1 person
27.3%
2 persons
54.5%
4 persons
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wonga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wonga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wonga Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Wonga

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $875/wk
Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wonga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Wonga

What is the population of Wonga VIC?

The population of Wonga VIC is 44 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Wonga?

The median personal income in Wonga VIC is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Wonga?

Median rent in Wonga VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wonga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wonga VIC is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wonga?

The median age in Wonga VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wonga a good suburb to live in?

Wonga is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 44.The median income is $562/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 22824. All dollar figures in AUD.