Wangara, WA
By Lauren McCaleb · Reviewed by Dylan Duncan ·
Wangara at a glance
- Population (2021)
- 43
- Median age
- 59
- Median weekly household income
- $1,624
- Coordinates
- -31.7930, 115.8344
Wangara demographics (2021 Census)
The figures below profile Wangara using the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census; every percentage is a share of a clearly stated Census count, so each one traces back to the source. At a glance, the largest age group is mid-life (45–64) at 38%, 25% of homes are rented, and 29% of residents were born overseas.
Age profile
| Age group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0–14) | 11 | 26% |
| Youth (15–24) | 0 | 0% |
| Young adults (25–44) | 3 | 7% |
| Mid-life (45–64) | 16 | 38% |
| Seniors (65+) | 12 | 29% |
Share of the 42 people counted by age.
Housing and households
| Tenure | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Owned outright | 5 | 42% |
| Owned with a mortgage | 0 | 0% |
| Rented | 3 | 25% |
| Dwelling type | Dwellings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houses | 20 | 100% |
| Townhouses & semis | 0 | 0% |
| Flats & apartments | 0 | 0% |
Tenure and dwelling shares are of the roughly 20 occupied private dwellings in Wangara.
- Median weekly rent
- $360
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,150
- Average household size
- 2.4 people
- Median weekly family income
- $1,624
- Median weekly personal income
- $624
Community and culture
- Born overseas
- 13 (29%)
- Speaks a language other than English at home
- 8 (20%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 0 (0%)
Work and education
- Completed Year 12
- 8 (24%)
- Labour-force participation
- 62.2%
- Employed full-time
- 12
- Employed part-time
- 11
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (General Community Profile, by Suburb and Locality). © Australian Bureau of Statistics, released under CC BY 4.0. How we group bands and derive each share is set out on our methodology page.
Weather and climate in Wangara
Based on 2014–2023 records, the warmest month in Wangara is February (average daytime high around 29.5°C) and the coolest is August (around 17.7°C). The area receives roughly 614 mm of rain across the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.4°C | 19.4°C | 24 mm |
| Feb | 29.5°C | 19.6°C | 19 mm |
| Mar | 27.8°C | 18.7°C | 39 mm |
| Apr | 24.1°C | 15.7°C | 39 mm |
| May | 20.7°C | 12.8°C | 73 mm |
| Jun | 18.3°C | 11.4°C | 98 mm |
| Jul | 17.4°C | 11.2°C | 113 mm |
| Aug | 17.7°C | 10.5°C | 97 mm |
| Sep | 19.1°C | 11.5°C | 47 mm |
| Oct | 21.6°C | 13.3°C | 38 mm |
| Nov | 24.8°C | 15.6°C | 19 mm |
| Dec | 27.7°C | 18°C | 8 mm |
Climate normals, 2014–2023 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
Common questions about Wangara
Where is Wangara?
Wangara is a suburb of Western Australia, Australia.
What is the population of Wangara?
At the 2021 Census, Wangara had a population of about 43.
What is the weather like in Wangara?
Wangara has average daytime highs of about 23.2°C and overnight lows of about 14.8°C, with roughly 614 mm of rain across the year (based on 2014–2023 climate normals).
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