Wandina
At 34 years, the median age in Wandina sits 6 years below the national figure, making it one of the younger suburbs in Greater Geraldton. Household income ranks in the 84.7th percentile nationally, yet the median house price sits at $440,000, well below comparable-income suburbs in Perth. That affordability gap explains why 78.7% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms: families can afford the space here that would be unattainable in higher-cost markets. The 11.0% vacancy rate is high, a signal that supply runs ahead of demand in this regional setting.
Population
4,375
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,238/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$440K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $440,000 represents strong affordability relative to household incomes in the 84.7th percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,790, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly detached housing: 89.8% separate houses with 78.7% of all dwellings having four or more bedrooms, compared to much lower detached-house rates in metropolitan markets. Only 0.9% of dwellings are apartments. Semi-detached properties account for 9.3%. With 45.1% of residents carrying a mortgage and 23.7% owning outright, the suburb has a mortgage-belt character typical of younger family areas. The 11.0% vacancy rate means buyers face less competition than in tight urban markets.
For Buyers
The median house price of $440,000 represents strong affordability relative to household incomes in the 84.7th percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,790, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly detached housing: 89.8% separate houses with 78.7% of all dwellings having four or more bedrooms, compared to much lower detached-house rates in metropolitan markets. Only 0.9% of dwellings are apartments. Semi-detached properties account for 9.3%. With 45.1% of residents carrying a mortgage and 23.7% owning outright, the suburb has a mortgage-belt character typical of younger family areas. The 11.0% vacancy rate means buyers face less competition than in tight urban markets.
For Investors
A 31.2% renter share provides a reasonable tenant base, and weekly rent of $340 against a $440,000 median delivers a gross yield of approximately 4.0%, materially higher than inner-city alternatives. The 11.0% vacancy rate is the main caution for investors, indicating that rental supply comfortably exceeds demand at present. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, suggesting the suburb is stable rather than expanding. The 25.9% annual mobility turnover rate means roughly one in four households moves each year, which keeps tenant demand cycling but also raises re-letting risk. Healthcare and education employment at 22.5% and 15.9% respectively anchor stable public-sector incomes in the local workforce, supporting rent payment reliability.
Schools in Wandina iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Wandina Primary School
K-6 · 449 students
Demographics
The median age of 34 is 6 years below the national average, placing Wandina firmly in the young-family bracket rather than an aging-in-place suburb. Overseas-born residents make up 19.5%, which is 2.1 points below national, reflecting a predominantly locally-born population. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic in character: English (1,679), Irish (394) and Scottish (340) are the top three groups. The most spoken non-English languages are Malayalam (43 speakers) and Afrikaans (38), indicating a small but present South Indian and Southern African community. University qualifications reach 25.9%, which is 4.2 points below national. Average household size is 2.9, above the national figure by 0.4, consistent with the larger family dwellings that dominate the housing stock.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.8%
Houses
9.3%
Townhouse
0.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Wandina's housing stock is dominated by detached family homes, with 89.8% separate houses and only 9.3% semi-detached, making apartments at 0.9% rare. Four-plus bedroom dwellings account for 78.7% of all properties, with three-bedroom homes at 17.6% and two-bedroom at just 3.5%. That bedroom profile is skewed toward large family homes compared to national stock. Tenure splits 23.7% outright ownership, 45.1% mortgage and 31.2% renting. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.5% and rent-to-income ratio of 15.2% are both comfortably below stress thresholds, reflecting the affordability of a $440,000 median house price for a population with incomes at the 84.7th percentile nationally. The 11.0% vacancy rate is elevated, suggesting more stock than active demand.
Mortgage / mo
$1,790
Rent / wk
$340
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,001
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.0%
Unoccupied
172
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.8%
Couples, no children
3,584
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 22.5% of the workforce (329 workers), above the national average for regional suburbs, followed by Education at 15.9% (233) and Public Administration at 11.4% (167). Construction at 7.7% and Mining at 6.2% reflect the mid-west resources belt. Professionals lead by occupation at 468, followed by Community and Personal Service at 354 and Clerical at 264. Unemployment at 2.9% is low, with full-time employment at 64.2% and participation at 66.3%. The healthcare and education concentration means incomes are publicly funded and cyclically stable, unlike mining-town economies.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.2%
Part-time
32.9%
Participation
66.3%
Employed
2,080
Occupations
Top Industries
University
25.9%
Postgraduate
5.8%
Born Overseas
19.5%
Dwellings
1,396
Transport to Work
Car use is dominant with 89.5% of workers driving, and public transport use at 1.4% is below state and national averages, which is typical for regional WA where transit networks are limited. Walking and cycling account for 1.6% of commutes. The volunteering rate of 18.7% points to active community participation. Housing stress measures are low: rent-to-income at 15.2% and mortgage-to-income at 18.5% are well within comfortable thresholds, meaning residents are not financially strained relative to their housing costs. Only 4.1% of residents (169 people) require daily assistance. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on nearby Geraldton schools, typical of a suburb within a regional city rather than a standalone community. Crime statistics are not available in this dataset.
Drive
89.5%
Public Transport
1.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wandina compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wandina a good suburb to live in?
Wandina offers strong affordability with a $440,000 median house price for households with incomes in the 84.7th percentile nationally. Housing stress is low, with mortgage-to-income at 18.5% and rent-to-income at 15.2%. The median age of 34 is 6 years below national, making it a young-family suburb, and the 18.7% volunteering rate suggests an engaged community. The main trade-off is reliance on cars, with 89.5% of workers driving and public transport at only 1.4%.
What is the median house price in Wandina?
The median house price in Wandina is estimated at $440,000 (2025). Weekly rent averages $340, giving a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0% against that median. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,790, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.5% is well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Wandina?
No schools are recorded within the Wandina suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the broader Geraldton area. The local population has university qualification rates of 25.9%, which is 4.2 points below the national figure, suggesting education levels typical of a regional workforce rather than a university-adjacent suburb.
Is Wandina safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Wandina in this dataset. Indirect indicators suggest a stable community: unemployment is low at 2.9%, housing stress is below threshold levels, and 74.1% of residents stayed in the suburb over the five-year period. The workforce is anchored by healthcare and education employment at 38.4% combined, sectors typically correlated with community stability.
Is Wandina good for property investment?
A gross yield of approximately 4.0% (weekly rent $340 against a $440,000 median) is competitive compared to metropolitan WA markets. The 31.2% renter share provides a tenant pool, but the 11.0% vacancy rate is elevated and warrants monitoring. No new development was recorded in the past 12 months. Stable public-sector employment in healthcare (22.5%) and education (15.9%) supports rental demand reliability.
How is Wandina's population changing?
Wandina has a population of 4,375 across 3.21 square kilometres, with a density of 1,362 people per km2. The 74.1% five-year retention rate indicates reasonable stability for a regional suburb. The median age of 34 is 6 years below national, and average household size of 2.9 is above national by 0.4, suggesting the suburb continues to attract young families. No new development applications were recorded in the past 12 months.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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