South Australia · Suburb Profile

Wye SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wye SA is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wye is $791 per week ($41,132 per year). Median rent in Wye is $180 per week ($780 per month). Wye has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wye has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wye is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wye is $1,346.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wye in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Wye Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wye Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$791/wk

$41,132 per year

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,346/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 1 per bedroom

Wye Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (50) Female 48.5% (47)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

95 people · 72.5 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Wye 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wye Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.2% 12 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.8% 14 dwellings

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

Wye Country of Birth

Australia

91.7%

England

8.3%

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

Wye Religion

No Religion

59.3%

Christian (other)

13.2%

Anglican

9.9%

Catholic

6.6%

Not stated

4.4%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wye Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.0%

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

Wye Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

33.3%

SAL Tagalog

33.3%

SAL Tot

33.3%

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

Wye Employment

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Employed full-time

44.2% 34 people

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Employed part-time

33.8% 26 people

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Not in labour force

22.1% 17 people

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

Wye Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.1%

Bachelor Degree

37.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.4%

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

Wye Occupation

Managers

39.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Labourers

14.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Sales Workers

10.7%

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

Wye Field of Study

Engineering

29.0%

Management & Commerce

22.6%

Agriculture & Environment

19.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

19.4%

Health

9.7%

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

Wye Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wye Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

36.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

24.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wye Marital Status

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Married

59.2% 45

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Separated

3.9% 3

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Widowed

3.9% 3

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Never married

32.9% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wye Ancestry

English

37.6%

Australian

30.8%

German

9.4%

Filipino

8.5%

Scottish

4.3%

Croatian

3.4%

South African

3.4%

Irish

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wye School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

50.0%

Primary — Government

33.3%

Vocational Education

16.7%

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

Wye Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 173

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

Wye Volunteering

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Volunteer

5.3% 4

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Not a volunteer

94.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wye Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

30.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

46.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wye How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.0%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Car (passenger)

10.0%

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

Wye Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.5%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

19.0%

4+ vehicles

33.3%

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

Wye Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.5%

3 bedrooms

46.2%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

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

Wye Population Mobility

3.3%

moved in the last year

29.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wye Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

180

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wye Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Wye Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.2%

$1-$149/wk

9.4%

$650-$799/wk

17.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wye Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.0%

Couple — no children

29.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.5%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wye Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

4.9% 4

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Did not provide

95.1% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wye Children Ever Born

No children

45.5%

2 children

40.9%

3 children

13.6%

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

Wye When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2011–2015

2016

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

Wye Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.2%

5–14 hours

33.8%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

25.7%

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

Wye Household Size

1 person

10.0%

2 persons

46.7%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

16.7%

6+ persons

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wye Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Wye Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wye Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Wye Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,833/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.8%

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

If you earn X in Wye

Your weekly income

≈ $7,943/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $1,653/wk

Rent share 9.8%

Wye vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Lake Plains

Pop: 48 Income: $574/wk Rent: $127/wk

Pelican Lagoon

Pop: 48 Income: $450/wk Rent: $240/wk

Whitwarta

Pop: 48 Income: $669/wk Rent: $205/wk

Willow Creek

Pop: 48 Income: $914/wk Rent: $207/wk

Birchmore

Pop: 49 Income: $706/wk Rent: $225/wk

Black Springs (SA)

Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $163/wk

Compare Wye

Wye vs Lake Plains →Wye vs Pelican Lagoon →Wye vs Whitwarta →Wye vs Willow Creek →

Frequently Asked Questions About Wye

What is the population of Wye SA?

The population of Wye SA is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Wye?

The median personal income in Wye SA is $791 per week, or $41,132 per year.The median household income is $1,833 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Wye?

Median rent in Wye SA is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 9.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wye?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wye SA is $1,346. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wye?

The median age in Wye SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wye a good suburb to live in?

Wye is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 95.The median income is $791/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.8% 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: 41661. All dollar figures in AUD.