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Wye River VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wye River, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Wye River VIC is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wye River is $949 per week ($49,348 per year). Median rent in Wye River is $301 per week ($1,304 per month). Wye River has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wye River has a population density of 1.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Wye River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wye River is $2,367.
There were 6 recorded offences in Wye River in 2025-25, a rate of 90 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was public order (2 offences).
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Wye River Population
Wye River Median Income & Rent
Wye River Demographics
Gender Split
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Households
Wye River Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wye River Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Wye River Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Wye River Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Wye River Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Wye River Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Wye River Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Wye River Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Wye River Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Wye River Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Wye River Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Wye River Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Wye River Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Wye River School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Wye River Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Wye River Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Wye River Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Wye River How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Wye River Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Wye River Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Wye River Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Wye River Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Wye River Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Wye River Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Wye River Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Wye River Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Wye River Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Wye River When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Wye River Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Wye River Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Wye River Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Wye River Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Wye River Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Wye River Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wye River
What is the population of Wye River VIC?
The population of Wye River VIC is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².
What is the median income in Wye River?
The median personal income in Wye River VIC is $949 per week, or $49,348 per year.The median household income is $1,174 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.
How much is rent in Wye River?
Median rent in Wye River VIC is $301 per week ($1,304 per month).Rent represents 25.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.
What are mortgage repayments in Wye River?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wye River VIC is $2,367. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Wye River?
The median age in Wye River VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Wye River a good suburb to live in?
Wye River is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 67.The median income is $949/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.6% 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: 22881. All dollar figures in AUD.