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Wunkar SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wunkar SA is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wunkar is $677 per week ($35,204 per year). Median rent in Wunkar is $175 per week ($758 per month). Wunkar has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Wunkar has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wunkar is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wunkar is $611.

There were 4 recorded offences in Wunkar in 2024-25, a rate of 78 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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📍 Wunkar, South Australia — 34.4905°S, 140.2664°E

Crime: Low Med High

Wunkar Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wunkar Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$677/wk
$35,204 per year
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Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
👤
Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$611/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Wunkar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (28) Female 49.1% (27)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
51 people · 263.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,325
Family income/wk

Wunkar Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
20-24
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wunkar Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.7% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.3% 6 dwellings

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

Wunkar Country of Birth

Australia
82.1%
England
17.9%

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

Wunkar Religion

No Religion
41.2%
Lutheran
29.4%
Anglican
13.7%
Catholic
7.8%
Uniting Church
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wunkar Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Wunkar Employment

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Employed full-time
38.3% 18 people
⏰
Employed part-time
34.0% 16 people
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Not in labour force
27.7% 13 people

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

Wunkar Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.1%
Bachelor Degree
15.8%

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

Wunkar Occupation

Managers
38.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
38.5%
Professionals
23.1%

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

Wunkar Field of Study

Management & Commerce
41.7%
Education
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%

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

Wunkar Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wunkar Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
21.4%
$800-$999/wk
21.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
28.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wunkar Marital Status

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Married
75.6% 31
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Divorced
7.3% 3
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Never married
17.1% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wunkar Ancestry

English
33.8%
Australian
27.7%
German
27.7%
Scottish
6.2%
Irish
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wunkar School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Wunkar Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 95

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

Wunkar Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.0% 17
—
Not a volunteer
63.0% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wunkar Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
37.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wunkar How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Wunkar Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.8%
2 vehicles
45.8%
3 vehicles
12.5%
4+ vehicles
20.8%

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

Wunkar Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
27.8%

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

Wunkar Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
17.4%
moved in the last 5 years
12.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wunkar Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
91
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wunkar Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Arthritis
3

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

Wunkar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
51.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wunkar Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.8%
Couple — children under 15
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wunkar Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.7% 3
—
Did not provide
93.3% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wunkar Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

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

Wunkar Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5–14 hours
36.6%
15–29 hours
7.3%
30+ hours
12.2%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Wunkar Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
63.2%
3 persons
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wunkar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wunkar Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Property Damage
1
Other Against Person
1
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2024

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

Wunkar Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.6%

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

If you earn X in Wunkar

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $950/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Novar Gardens
Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $10/wk

Wunkar vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Chapman Bore
Pop: 26 Income: $389/wk Rent: $230/wk
Charra
Pop: 26 Income: $1,125/wk
Mambray Creek
Pop: 26 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $169/wk
Muloorina
Pop: 26 Income: $900/wk Rent: $85/wk
Nepabunna
Pop: 26 Income: $325/wk Rent: $100/wk
The Gap (SA)
Pop: 26 Income: $725/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Wunkar

Wunkar vs Chapman Bore →Wunkar vs Charra →Wunkar vs Mambray Creek →Wunkar vs Muloorina →

Frequently Asked Questions About Wunkar

What is the population of Wunkar SA?

The population of Wunkar SA is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Wunkar?

The median personal income in Wunkar SA is $677 per week, or $35,204 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,325 per week.

How much is rent in Wunkar?

Median rent in Wunkar SA is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wunkar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wunkar SA is $611. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wunkar?

The median age in Wunkar SA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wunkar a good suburb to live in?

Wunkar is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 51.The median income is $677/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% 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: 41660. All dollar figures in AUD.