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Waitara NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Waitara, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Waitara NSW is 7,837 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waitara is $1,055 per week ($54,860 per year). Median rent in Waitara is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Waitara has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Waitara has a population density of 10287.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Waitara is India. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waitara is $2,200.
There were 50 recorded offences in Waitara in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (15 offences).
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Waitara Population
Waitara Median Income & Rent
Waitara Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Waitara Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Waitara Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Waitara Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Waitara Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Waitara Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Waitara Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Waitara Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Waitara Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Waitara Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Waitara Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Waitara Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Waitara Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Waitara Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Waitara Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Waitara School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Waitara Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Waitara Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Waitara Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Waitara How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Waitara Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Waitara Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Waitara Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Waitara Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Waitara Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Waitara Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Waitara Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Waitara Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Waitara Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Waitara Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Waitara When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Waitara Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Waitara Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Waitara Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Waitara Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Waitara Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 50 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Waitara Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waitara
What is the population of Waitara NSW?
The population of Waitara NSW is 7,837 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10287.5 people per km².Waitara is ranked #906 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Waitara?
The median personal income in Waitara NSW is $1,055 per week, or $54,860 per year.The median household income is $2,106 per week.Family income is $2,402 per week.Waitara is ranked #896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Waitara?
Median rent in Waitara NSW is $490 per week ($2,123 per month).Rent represents 23.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Waitara ranks #714 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Waitara?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waitara NSW is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Waitara?
The median age in Waitara NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Waitara a good suburb to live in?
Waitara is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,837.The median income is $1,055/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.3% 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: 14104. All dollar figures in AUD.