South Australia · Suburb Profile

Wynarka SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wynarka SA is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wynarka is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Wynarka is $23 per week ($100 per month). Wynarka has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Wynarka has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wynarka is $488.

There were 7 recorded offences in Wynarka in 2025-26, a rate of 97 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Wynarka Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wynarka Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$575/wk

$29,900 per year

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Median Rent

$23/wk

$100 per month

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$488/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wynarka Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.8% (40) Female 41.2% (28)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

72 people · 314.7 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Wynarka Age Distribution

10-14

20-24

30-34

35-39

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wynarka Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

88.5% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

11.5% 3 dwellings

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

Wynarka Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wynarka Religion

No Religion

46.7%

Uniting Church

23.3%

Lutheran

13.3%

Christian (other)

6.7%

Anglican

5.0%

Not stated

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wynarka Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

28.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.3%

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

Wynarka Employment

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Employed full-time

47.4% 27 people

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Employed part-time

21.1% 12 people

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Not in labour force

31.6% 18 people

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

Wynarka Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

50.0%

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

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

Wynarka Occupation

Managers

43.5%

Community & Personal Service

30.4%

Professionals

13.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.0%

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

Wynarka Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

25.0%

Health

25.0%

Society & Culture

20.0%

Engineering

15.0%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

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

Wynarka Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wynarka Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

11.8%

$300-$399/wk

11.8%

$400-$499/wk

23.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wynarka Marital Status

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Married

64.5% 40

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Divorced

14.5% 9

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Widowed

6.5% 4

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Never married

14.5% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wynarka Ancestry

Australian

47.8%

English

31.3%

German

16.4%

Scottish

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wynarka School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

62.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

37.5%

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

Wynarka Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.6% 3

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No need for assistance

97.4% 113

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

Wynarka Volunteering

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Volunteer

41.1% 23

—

Not a volunteer

58.9% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wynarka How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.2%

Walked only

23.8%

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

Wynarka Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.4%

2 vehicles

36.1%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

19.4%

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

Wynarka Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.7%

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

57.1%

4 bedrooms

21.4%

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

Wynarka Population Mobility

7.8%

moved in the last year

30.5%

moved in the last 5 years

62.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wynarka Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

112

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wynarka Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

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

Wynarka Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.1%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

9.8%

$500-$649/wk

17.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.2%

$3,500+/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wynarka Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.7%

Couple — children under 15

42.6%

Couple — no children under 15

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wynarka Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.8% 13

—

Did not provide

77.2% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wynarka Children Ever Born

3 children

60.0%

4 children

40.0%

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

Wynarka Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.6%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

17.5%

Did not do domestic work

10.5%

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

Wynarka Household Size

1 person

41.7%

2 persons

45.8%

3 persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wynarka Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Wynarka Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wynarka Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Assault

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2025

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

Wynarka Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $23/wk

Rent-to-Income 2.2%

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

If you earn X in Wynarka

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $23/wk

Left after rent $1,039/wk

Rent share 2.2%

Wynarka vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Caveton

Pop: 36 Income: $966/wk Rent: $300/wk

Black Rock (SA)

Pop: 36 Income: $1,020/wk

Hornsdale

Pop: 36 Income: $900/wk

Kanni

Pop: 36 Income: $680/wk Rent: $190/wk

Mount Mary

Pop: 36 Income: $330/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mutooroo

Pop: 36 Income: $575/wk

Compare Wynarka

Wynarka vs Caveton →Wynarka vs Black Rock (SA) →Wynarka vs Hornsdale →Wynarka vs Kanni →

Frequently Asked Questions About Wynarka

What is the population of Wynarka SA?

The population of Wynarka SA is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Wynarka?

The median personal income in Wynarka SA is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Wynarka?

Median rent in Wynarka SA is $23 per week ($100 per month).Rent represents 2.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wynarka?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wynarka SA is $488. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wynarka?

The median age in Wynarka SA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wynarka a good suburb to live in?

Wynarka is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 72.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.2% 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: 41662. All dollar figures in AUD.