The employment landscape in Wimmera is largely defined by its rich agricultural roots, employing a significant portion of the population in farming and forestry sectors, which account for over 1,600 businesses in the region.
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Population
19,495
Median age
51 yrs
Jobs in region
15,497
Median weekly rent
$165/wk
Median weekly mortgage
$162/wk
Median household income
$752/wk
Region size
26251.06 (Sq Kms)
Largest city
Sea Lake
Infrastructure
3
Airports
5
Hospitals
0
Universities
Housing
Industry mix
Population, housing, industry & infrastructure: ABS Census 2021 / regional data.
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Warracknabeal Special Development School
About Warracknabeal Special Developmental SchoolWarracknabeal Special Developmental School (SDS) is a dual-model special education setting located in the North Wimmera. Housed in modern, purpose-built facilities co-lo…
Qa Hay Pty
QA Hay is growing, and we’re looking for capable, reliable people who share our Farmer Mindset and want to help move quality Australian hay from Paddock to Port. We welcome expressions of interest for roles including:…
Qa Hay Pty
Work hard. Back your team. Help take Australian hay to the world. QA Hay is growing, and we’re looking for reliable, hands-on people to join our production team at our hay processing and export facility in Warracknabe…
Cheetham Salt Limited
Exciting opportunity to join an Industry Leader Full-time permanent opportunity Above awards wage rates and allowances, including km-based vehicle allowance Situated at Sea Lake About Us Cheetham Salt prides itself in…
Rural Northwest Health
The Manager Health, Safety and Wellbeing is RNH's senior operational lead and subject matter expert for occupational health and safety, psychological health, workplace injury management, return to work and employee we…
West Wimmera Health Service
19th August, 2026 We are seeking a Chef/Cook to work in a part time (32 hours/fortnight) capacity based at Kaniva. About The Role The Cook/Chef helps prepare the patient, resident, staff and external client meals. As …
Living & working
A closer look at the people, housing, jobs, industry and services that shape Wimmera.
Wimmera's job market features approximately 15,500 positions, with a median weekly personal income of $633. The region's job-to-population ratio has a strong employment landscape, strong for those seeking career opportunities in various sectors.
There are about 8,777 households in Wimmera, with average household sizes of two. Housing types are varied, including separate houses, which dominate at over 8,000, and median rental costs are approximately $165 per week, while median mortgage payments sit at around $162.
The region has an estimated population of around 19,500 people, with a median age of 51. Approximately 56% of residents are within the working age group, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population comprises around 312 individuals.
Wimmera's business landscape comprises approximately 2,900 total businesses, with farming and forestry being the dominant sectors, representing over 1,600 enterprises. Other notable industries include retail, manufacturing, and construction, contributing to the local economic diversity.
Residents of Wimmera benefit from access to five hospitals and three regional airports, ensuring adequate health and travel services. However, there are no universities, which may encourage students to explore educational opportunities in nearby urban centres.
