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Wungong WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wungong WA is 370 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wungong is $641 per week ($33,332 per year). Median rent in Wungong is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Wungong has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Wungong has a population density of 89.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wungong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wungong is $2,600.

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Wungong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wungong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$641/wk

$33,332 per year

#6411 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$440/wk

$1,907 per month

#1252 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wungong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (187) Female 50.0% (187)

Population Density

89.4

people per km²

370 people · 4.1 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,910

Family income/wk

Wungong 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wungong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.6% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.4% 41 dwellings

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

Wungong Country of Birth

Australia

90.1%

England

9.9%

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

Wungong Religion

No Religion

36.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

15.5%

Christian (other)

13.8%

Anglican

9.9%

Catholic

9.6%

Not stated

8.5%

Baptist

3.4%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wungong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Wungong Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

50.0%

Arabic

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wungong Employment

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Employed full-time

38.4% 94 people

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Employed part-time

17.1% 42 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 9 people

🏠

Not in labour force

40.8% 100 people

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

Wungong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.6%

Bachelor Degree

16.5%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

Postgraduate Degree

2.2%

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

Wungong Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

32.9%

Professionals

24.4%

Labourers

9.8%

Community & Personal Service

9.8%

Managers

8.5%

Clerical & Administrative

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

Sales Workers

3.7%

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

Wungong Field of Study

Engineering

28.9%

Management & Commerce

13.3%

Health

10.0%

Education

8.9%

Architecture & Building

8.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.8%

Information Technology

7.8%

Creative Arts

5.6%

Society & Culture

4.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.4%

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

Wungong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wungong Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

21.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wungong Marital Status

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Married

54.9% 158

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Separated

1.4% 4

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Divorced

9.0% 26

🕊️

Widowed

1.7% 5

👤

Never married

33.0% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wungong Ancestry

English

31.9%

Australian

28.2%

Dutch

11.6%

Scottish

7.7%

South African

4.1%

Other

3.9%

Irish

3.7%

German

2.9%

Italian

1.9%

Croatian

1.7%

Welsh

1.4%

Hungarian

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wungong School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

26.7%

Primary — Government

21.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Vocational Education

14.4%

Pre-school

8.9%

Secondary — Government

8.9%

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

Wungong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.1% 21

✅

No need for assistance

96.9% 661

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

Wungong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.9% 53

—

Not a volunteer

80.1% 213

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wungong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

23.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wungong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.9%

Did not go to work

10.3%

Car (passenger)

9.5%

Truck

4.8%

Walked only

4.0%

Other

3.2%

Train

2.4%

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

Wungong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.0%

2 vehicles

28.0%

3 vehicles

32.0%

4+ vehicles

27.0%

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

Wungong Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

24.0%

4 bedrooms

47.9%

5 bedrooms

21.9%

6+ bedrooms

6.3%

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

Wungong Population Mobility

10.1%

moved in the last year

35.3%

moved in the last 5 years

7.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wungong Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

700

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wungong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Wungong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.8%

$1-$149/wk

6.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wungong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.7%

Couple — no children

24.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.7%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wungong Military Service

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Previously served

1.1% 3

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Never served

98.9% 263

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wungong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 41

—

Did not provide

84.8% 228

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wungong Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

1 child

6.1%

2 children

29.6%

3 children

28.6%

4 children

4.1%

5+ children

3.1%

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

Wungong When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Wungong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

25.9%

15–29 hours

11.7%

30+ hours

16.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.2%

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

Wungong Household Size

1 person

15.2%

2 persons

29.5%

3 persons

21.9%

4 persons

6.7%

5 persons

11.4%

6+ persons

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wungong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

312

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Wungong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.1%

Blended family — no other children

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wungong Schools

schools nearby

government

967

avg ICSEA score

3,287

total students

Australian Christian College - Darling Downs Independent

Combined · PP-10 · 201 students

1028

ICSEA

Xavier Catholic School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 410 students

1023

ICSEA

Dale Christian College WA Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 657 students

1001

ICSEA

Gwynne Park Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 94 students

972

ICSEA

Marri Grove Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 545 students

963

ICSEA

Armadale Education Support Centre Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 93 students

952

ICSEA

Armadale Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 762 students

920

ICSEA

Gwynne Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 525 students

879

ICSEA

Wungong Primary School Government

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wungong Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $440/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.5%

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

If you earn X in Wungong

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $440/wk

Left after rent $1,435/wk

Rent share 23.5%

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Income: $591/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $160/wk

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Income: $684/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $120/wk

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Income: $682/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $110/wk

Wungong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Warakurna

Pop: 185 Income: $305/wk Rent: $70/wk

Rosa Glen

Pop: 188 Income: $710/wk Rent: $200/wk

South Plantations

Pop: 188 Income: $1,007/wk Rent: $218/wk

Nowergup

Pop: 189 Income: $841/wk Rent: $241/wk

Dale

Pop: 190 Income: $622/wk Rent: $215/wk

Fortescue (WA)

Pop: 190 Income: $2,039/wk Rent: $50/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wungong

What is the population of Wungong WA?

The population of Wungong WA is 370 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 89.4 people per km².Wungong is ranked #5,564 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wungong?

The median personal income in Wungong WA is $641 per week, or $33,332 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $1,910 per week.Wungong is ranked #6,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wungong?

Median rent in Wungong WA is $440 per week ($1,907 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wungong ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wungong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wungong WA is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wungong?

The median age in Wungong WA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wungong a good suburb to live in?

Wungong is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 370.The median income is $641/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 51652. All dollar figures in AUD.