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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wye River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$949/wk
$49,348 per year
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Median Rent
$301/wk
$1,304 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,367/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wye River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.4% (39) Female 42.6% (29)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
67 people · 35.9 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Wye River Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wye River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.0% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.0% 7 dwellings

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

Wye River Country of Birth

Australia
77.4%
England
22.6%

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

Wye River Religion

No Religion
67.9%
Anglican
12.5%
Not stated
7.1%
Christian (other)
7.1%
Catholic
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wye River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Wye River Employment

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Employed full-time
48.0% 24 people
Employed part-time
30.0% 15 people
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Not in labour force
22.0% 11 people

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

Wye River Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.1%
Certificate III/IV
18.4%
Postgraduate Degree
15.8%

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

Wye River Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
28.6%
Labourers
25.0%
Managers
17.9%
Sales Workers
17.9%
Community & Personal Service
10.7%

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

Wye River Field of Study

Society & Culture
23.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
23.5%
Creative Arts
17.6%
Engineering
17.6%
Management & Commerce
17.6%

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

Wye River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wye River Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
23.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
29.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
23.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wye River Marital Status

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Married
29.5% 18
↔️
Separated
4.9% 3
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Divorced
11.5% 7
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Never married
54.1% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wye River Ancestry

English
33.7%
Australian
29.3%
Irish
16.3%
Scottish
6.5%
German
5.4%
Dutch
4.3%
Italian
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wye River School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
72.7%
Primary — Government
27.3%

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

Wye River Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 126

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

Wye River Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.0% 20
Not a volunteer
63.0% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wye River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wye River How People Get to Work

Walked only
43.2%
Car (driver)
32.4%
Did not go to work
13.5%
Bicycle
10.8%

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

Wye River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
50.0%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
12.5%

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

Wye River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
45.5%
3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
18.2%

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

Wye River Population Mobility

35.8%
moved in the last year
58.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wye River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
125
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wye River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
4
Diabetes
4

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

Wye River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
6.5%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,500+/wk
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wye River Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.3%
Couple — children under 15
46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wye River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.6% 3
Did not provide
94.4% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wye River Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Wye River When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
7
1961–1970
5
2016
3
2019
4

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

Wye River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
33.9%
5–14 hours
50.0%
15–29 hours
7.1%
Did not do domestic work
8.9%

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

Wye River Household Size

1 person
60.0%
2 persons
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wye River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
43
Moved from VIC
13
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from NT
4

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

Wye River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wye River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Public Order
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Wye River Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,174/wk
Median Rent $301/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Wye River

≈ $5,087/month
Median rent $301/wk
Left after rent $873/wk
Rent share 25.6%

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Wye River vs State & National Average

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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.