Waitui NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Waitui, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Waitui NSW is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waitui is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Waitui is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Waitui has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Waitui has a population density of 5.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waitui is $759.

There were 3 recorded offences in Waitui in 2024-25, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Waitui Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Waitui Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$599/wk
$31,148 per year
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Median Rent
$325/wk
$1,408 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$759/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Waitui Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (47) Female 47.2% (42)

Population Density

5.7
people per km²
89 people · 15.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Waitui Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Waitui Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
42.4% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
57.6% 19 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Waitui Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Waitui Religion

No Religion
48.8%
Catholic
22.1%
Anglican
15.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.0%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
3.5%
Uniting Church
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waitui Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
70.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Waitui Employment

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Employed full-time
27.8% 20 people
Employed part-time
15.3% 11 people
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Not in labour force
56.9% 41 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Waitui Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
43.2%
Certificate III/IV
40.5%
Postgraduate Degree
8.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Waitui Occupation

Professionals
44.4%
Managers
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Waitui Field of Study

Management & Commerce
36.8%
Engineering
26.3%
Health
21.1%
Architecture & Building
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Waitui Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waitui Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
18.2%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
27.3%
$4,000+/wk
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waitui Marital Status

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Married
66.7% 48
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Divorced
4.2% 3
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Widowed
4.2% 3
👤
Never married
25.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waitui Ancestry

English
33.1%
Australian
29.8%
Irish
9.1%
Scottish
8.3%
Italian
5.8%
Polish
5.0%
Other
4.1%
Filipino
2.5%
German
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waitui School & University Attendance

Pre-school
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Waitui Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.1% 11
No need for assistance
92.9% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Waitui Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.6% 16
Not a volunteer
78.4% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waitui Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
11.1%
$300-$449/mo
18.5%
$450-$599/mo
22.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Waitui How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.8%
Did not go to work
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Waitui Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.1%
2 vehicles
62.5%
3 vehicles
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Waitui Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
15.0%
2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
20.0%
5 bedrooms
7.5%
6+ bedrooms
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Waitui Population Mobility

14.5%
moved in the last year
37.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waitui Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
170
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waitui Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
19
Arthritis
8
Lung condition
6
Cancer
5
Asthma
4
Heart disease
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Waitui Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.9%
$1-$149/wk
13.7%
$300-$399/wk
15.7%
$400-$499/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,500+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waitui Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.8%
Couple — children under 15
31.5%
Couple — no children under 15
17.8%
One parent — children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waitui Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 8
Did not provide
88.9% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waitui Children Ever Born

No children
14.3%
1 child
19.0%
2 children
23.8%
3 children
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Waitui When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
8
1971–1980
7
1991–2000
7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Waitui Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.1%
5–14 hours
32.9%
15–29 hours
23.3%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Waitui Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
52.8%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waitui Where Residents Moved From

Same address
71
Moved from NSW
8
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Waitui Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waitui Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft
2
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Waitui Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,274/wk
Median Rent $325/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Waitui

≈ $5,521/month
Median rent $325/wk
Left after rent $949/wk
Rent share 25.5%

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Waitui vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waitui

What is the population of Waitui NSW?

The population of Waitui NSW is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Waitui?

The median personal income in Waitui NSW is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,274 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Waitui?

Median rent in Waitui NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Waitui?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waitui NSW is $759. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waitui?

The median age in Waitui NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waitui a good suburb to live in?

Waitui is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 89.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14105. All dollar figures in AUD.