Wee Waa

Wee Waa has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Wee Waa is around 2,034 people. This figure remains unchanged from the 2021 Census, indicating a growth rate of 0.0%. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date, is 2,031 people. This results in a density ratio of approximately 2.2 persons per square kilometer. Wee Waa's stable population growth positions it closely to the SA3 area's growth rate of 1.3%. Natural growth contributed significantly to population gains in recent periods, accounting for about 76.0% of overall increases.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. These projections indicate that the suburb is expected to grow by approximately 138 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of around 7.2% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Wee Waa is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Wee Waa approved less than one new dwelling annually over the five-year period from 2016 to 2020, with a total of two dwellings. This low development level is typical in rural areas due to modest housing needs and limited construction activity influenced by local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small sample size can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to the Rest of NSW, Wee Waa shows notably less construction activity. Development levels are also below national averages.

Wee Waa has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to affect this region: Narrabri Gas Project. Other notable initiatives include Inland Rail - Narrabri to North Star - Phase One, Inland Rail - Narromine to Narrabri, and Castlereagh Country Regional Drought Resilience Plan. The following details projects most relevant to the area.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Wee Waa maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Wee Waa has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 3.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6%. As of September 2025, 1,075 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.7% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is high at 70.9%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. According to Census responses, 7.3% of residents work from home. Key industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 5.4 times the regional level.

Construction has limited presence at 4.2%, compared to the regional average of 9.7%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 0.6% while labour force also rose by 0.6%, keeping unemployment stable at 3.2%. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.5% and unemployment rise to 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wee Waa's industry mix, local employment is estimated to grow by 5.2% in five years and 11.6% in ten years.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Wee Waa had a median income among taxpayers of $46,393 and an average of $55,024. This is lower than the national average, with Rest of NSW having a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $50,503 (median) and $59,899 (average). Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Wee Waa fall between the 19th and 26th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 30.5% of locals (620 people) predominantly earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to surrounding regions at 29.9%. Housing costs are modest with 89.0% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 25th percentile nationally.

Wee Waa is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Wee Waa's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.6% houses and 9.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wee Waa stood at 36.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.5% and rented ones at 34.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Wee Waa was $200, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Wee Waa's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,083 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Wee Waa features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.2% of all households, including 27.0% couples with children, 24.5% couples without children, and 13.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 30.2% and group households making up 4.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Wee Waa faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.2%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.0%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (7.1%) and certificates (30.6%). Educational participation is high at 36.1%, comprising primary education (15.3%), secondary education (8.8%), and tertiary education (3.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.3% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis shows 15 active transport stops in Wee Waa. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 15 individual routes operating collectively providing 73 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate with residents typically located 427 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 88%. Seven percent walk to their destinations.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 7.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 10 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Wee Waa is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Wee Waa faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial, affecting both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 49% of the total population (around 991 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common conditions are asthma and arthritis, impacting 10.6% and 9.5% of residents respectively. About 63.6% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Working-age population health is notably challenging due to high chronic condition rates. The area has 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over (392 people), lower than Rest of NSW's 23.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present notable challenges, ranking higher than the general population nationally.

The latest Census data sees Wee Waa placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wee Waa, as per the report dated June 2021, showed lower cultural diversity with 84.0% of its population being citizens, 94.8% born in Australia, and 98.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 72.5%, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top ancestry groups were Australian (36.7%), English (26.6%), and Australian Aboriginal (14.1%).

Notably, Maltese (0.4%) Korean (0.2%) and Welsh (0.5%) groups showed higher representation than regional averages.

Wee Waa's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Wee Waa is 37 years, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 are prominent at 13.9%, while those aged 65-74 are smaller at 10.2% compared to the Rest of NSW figure. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.1% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 14.4% to 11.2%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 15.4% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic projections show that the 25-34 age cohort is expected to increase by 60 people (26%), from 231 to 292. Meanwhile, both the 15-24 and 55-64 age groups are projected to decrease in number.