Wongarra VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wongarra VIC is 47 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wongarra is $525 per week ($27,300 per year). Median rent in Wongarra is $148 per week ($641 per month). Wongarra has a median age of 66 years, older than the national median of 38. Wongarra has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wongarra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wongarra is $602.

There were 4 recorded offences in Wongarra in 2024-24, a rate of 85 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (2 offences).

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Wongarra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wongarra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$525/wk
$27,300 per year
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Median Rent
$148/wk
$641 per month
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Median Age
66years
28 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$602/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Wongarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.7% (21) Female 54.3% (25)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
47 people · 33.1 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,291
Family income/wk

Wongarra Age Distribution

15-19
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wongarra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.5% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.5% 4 dwellings

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

Wongarra Country of Birth

Australia
79.2%
England
20.8%

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

Wongarra Religion

No Religion
36.4%
Catholic
22.7%
Anglican
15.9%
Not stated
11.4%
Baptist
6.8%
Christian (other)
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wongarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.5%

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

Wongarra Employment

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Employed full-time
7.5% 3 people
Employed part-time
27.5% 11 people
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Not in labour force
65.0% 26 people

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

Wongarra Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.3%
Postgraduate Degree
22.7%

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

Wongarra Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Professionals
42.9%

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

Wongarra Field of Study

Management & Commerce
60.0%
Engineering
20.0%
Health
20.0%

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

Wongarra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wongarra Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
21.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
31.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wongarra Marital Status

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Married
70.8% 34
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Divorced
6.3% 3
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Widowed
6.3% 3
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Never married
16.7% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wongarra Ancestry

English
38.7%
Australian
29.0%
Irish
9.7%
German
8.1%
Other
8.1%
Scottish
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wongarra School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Wongarra Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.3% 3
No need for assistance
96.7% 87

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

Wongarra Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.3% 17
Not a volunteer
66.7% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wongarra How People Get to Work

Did not go to work
100.0%

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

Wongarra Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.7%
2 vehicles
60.9%
4+ vehicles
17.4%

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

Wongarra Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
64.3%
4 bedrooms
35.7%

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

Wongarra Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
27.3%
moved in the last 5 years
43.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wongarra Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
82
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wongarra Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Heart disease
4
Mental health
3

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

Wongarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
28.6%
$300-$399/wk
19.0%
$800-$999/wk
23.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wongarra Family Structure

Couple — no children
73.3%
Couple — children under 15
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wongarra Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.8% 10
Did not provide
76.2% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wongarra Children Ever Born

1 child
21.4%
2 children
50.0%
3 children
28.6%

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

Wongarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.8%
5–14 hours
27.8%
15–29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
29.6%
Did not do domestic work
13.0%

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

Wongarra Household Size

1 person
24.0%
2 persons
60.0%
3 persons
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wongarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
41
Moved from VIC
5

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

Wongarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 4 total

Justice Procedures
2
Assault
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2024

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

Wongarra Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,093/wk
Median Rent $148/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.5%

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

If you earn X in Wongarra

≈ $4,736/month
Median rent $148/wk
Left after rent $945/wk
Rent share 13.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wongarra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Wongarra

What is the population of Wongarra VIC?

The population of Wongarra VIC is 47 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Wongarra?

The median personal income in Wongarra VIC is $525 per week, or $27,300 per year.The median household income is $1,093 per week.Family income is $1,291 per week.

How much is rent in Wongarra?

Median rent in Wongarra VIC is $148 per week ($641 per month).Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wongarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wongarra VIC is $602. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wongarra?

The median age in Wongarra VIC is 66 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wongarra a good suburb to live in?

Wongarra is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 47.The median income is $525/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% 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: 22826. All dollar figures in AUD.