Wanniassa, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Wanniassa ACT is 7,885 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wanniassa is $1,127 per week ($58,604 per year). Median rent in Wanniassa is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Wanniassa has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Wanniassa has a population density of 1,461 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wanniassa is India. The most common religion is No religion (42.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanniassa is $2,100.

Population
7,885
Census 2021
Median income
$1,127/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Wanniassa vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Wanniassa is $1,127 a week, 5% below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 76th of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $50 less than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 17.4% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 39, 1 year older than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWanniassaTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,127/wk$1,192/wk −5%$766/wk
Household income$2,295/wk$2,414/wk −5%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$450/wk −11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,100/mo$2,154/mo −3%$1,733/mo
Median age3938 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.4%18.2% −0.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Wanniassa, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wanniassa Population

7,885 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wanniassa Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,127/wk
$58,604 per year
Ranked 618 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,100/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Wanniassa Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,295/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 17.4%

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

Median rent in Wanniassa against your income

About $9,945 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,895/wk
Rent share 17.4%

Wanniassa Schools

17
schools nearby
12
government
1057
avg ICSEA score
8,973
total students
Trinity Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,073 students
1150
ICSEA
Farrer Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 252 students
1098
ICSEA
Torrens Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 394 students
1079
ICSEA
Fadden Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 229 students
1076
ICSEA
Holy Family Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 641 students
1076
ICSEA
St Mary MacKillop College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,088 students
1068
ICSEA
St Anthony's Parish Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 421 students
1067
ICSEA
Monash Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 414 students
1063
ICSEA
Wanniassa Hills Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 340 students
1061
ICSEA
Gowrie Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 228 students
1043
ICSEA
Taylor Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 286 students
1043
ICSEA
Erindale College Government
Secondary · 10-12 · 871 students
1041
ICSEA
Lake Tuggeranong College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 620 students
1023
ICSEA
Wanniassa School Government
Secondary · K-10 · 538 students
991
ICSEA
Namadgi School Government
Combined · K-10 · 578 students
978
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 17 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wanniassa Map

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Wanniassa, Australian Capital Territory: 35.3974°S, 149.0893°E

Wanniassa Schools (17)

People in Wanniassa

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (3,968) Female 49.7% (3,916)

Population Density

1,461
people per km²
7,885 people · 5.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,700
Family income/wk

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
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
3.2%
England
3.1%
New Zealand
1.1%
Nepal
1.0%
China
0.7%
Scotland
0.6%
Italy
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
1.7%
Mandarin
1.1%
Nepali
1.0%
Spanish
1.0%
Arabic
0.6%
Italian
0.6%
Punjabi
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
36.4%
English
35.0%
Irish
13.4%
Scottish
11.6%
German
3.8%
Indian
3.6%
Australian Aboriginal
3.5%
Italian
3.4%
Chinese
2.6%
Dutch
2.0%
Greek
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.3%
Catholic
22.4%
Anglican
9.7%
Not stated
4.7%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Hinduism
2.4%
Islam
2.2%
Buddhism
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.8% 3,273
Separated
2.6% 163
Divorced
8.7% 551
Widowed
3.9% 249
Never married
32.9% 2,078

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.4%
Couple: no children
26.9%
Couple: no children under 15
14.3%
One parent: children under 15
6.8%
One parent: no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.4%
2 persons
33.6%
3 persons
16.6%
4 persons
17.0%
5 persons
7.2%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wanniassa

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,897 occupied private dwellings in Wanniassa at the 2021 Census, 20.9% were rented, 36.0% owned outright and 41.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 29 dwellings
Owned outright
36.0% 1,042 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.4% 1,198 dwellings
Rented
20.9% 606 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 24 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.3%
2 bedrooms
7.3%
3 bedrooms
42.6%
4 bedrooms
37.9%
5 bedrooms
7.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.9%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.4%
$800-$999/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
32.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.3%
1 vehicle
31.7%
2 vehicles
43.1%
3 vehicles
13.8%
4+ vehicles
7.1%

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

Work, income and education in Wanniassa

Employment

Employed full-time
42.6% 2,501 people
Employed part-time
20.2% 1,185 people
Unemployed
2.9% 171 people
Not in labour force
34.3% 2,017 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
36.8%
Managers
18.5%
Clerical & Administrative
15.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.4%
Community & Personal Service
9.3%
Sales Workers
3.4%
Labourers
3.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
3.6%
$800-$999/wk
3.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.3%
$4,000+/wk
20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.7%
Did not go to work
11.9%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Bus
4.6%
Bicycle
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Walked only
1.1%
Truck
0.5%
Other
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
36.1%
Certificate III/IV
23.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Postgraduate Degree
14.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.8%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.4%
Society & Culture
19.2%
Engineering
11.6%
Health
11.1%
Education
8.2%
Information Technology
8.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.1%
Architecture & Building
5.0%
Creative Arts
4.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.7%
Secondary: Government
19.8%
Primary: Catholic
11.8%
Secondary: Catholic
10.7%
Vocational Education
10.5%
Pre-school
9.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.3%
Has need for assistance
5.3%
Need for assistance not stated
3.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
814
Asthma
371
Arthritis
266
Diabetes
223
Heart disease
194
Lung condition
139
Cancer
119
Kidney disease
100
Stroke
60
Dementia
12

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 938
Did not provide
84.6% 5,142

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.5% 1,132
Not a volunteer
81.5% 4,974

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 23
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 21
Previously served
4.7% 288
Never served
94.6% 5,788

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.4%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
18.8%
4 children
5.7%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
45
1951: 1960
95
1961: 1970
216
1971: 1980
212
1981: 1990
196
1991: 2000
210
2001: 2010
296
2011: 2015
235
2016
45
2017
48
2018
70
2019
45
2020
19
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
31.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,739
Moved from ACT
525
Moved from NSW
118
Moved: same area (SA2)
56
Moved from overseas
27
Moved from VIC
24
Moved from QLD
23
Moved from SA
9
Moved from NT
7
Moved from TAS
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.2%
5: 14 hours
34.9%
15: 29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
18.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.3%
Step family: no other children
7.1%
Blended family: no other children
5.3%
Other couple: children only
0.9%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Wanniassa

The closest suburb to Wanniassa is Oxley (ACT), 1.6 km away.

Oxley (ACT)
1.6 km away · income $1,132/wk · rent $400/wk
Monash (ACT)
2.0 km away · income $1,095/wk · rent $450/wk
Gowrie (ACT)
2.5 km away · income $1,207/wk · rent $440/wk
Fadden
2.6 km away · income $1,415/wk · rent $620/wk
Farrer
2.7 km away · income $1,223/wk · rent $450/wk
Kambah
2.8 km away · income $1,070/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wanniassa

What is the population of Wanniassa ACT?

The population of Wanniassa ACT is 7,885 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,461 people per km². Wanniassa is ranked #900 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wanniassa?

The median personal income in Wanniassa ACT is $1,127 per week, or $58,604 per year. The median household income is $2,295 per week. Family income is $2,700 per week. Wanniassa is ranked #618 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wanniassa?

Median rent in Wanniassa ACT is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Wanniassa ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wanniassa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanniassa ACT is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wanniassa?

The median age in Wanniassa ACT is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wanniassa a good suburb to live in?

Wanniassa is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 7,885. The median income is $1,127/wk, which is below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 80129. All dollar figures in AUD.