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Waratah Bay VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Waratah Bay, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Waratah Bay VIC is 48 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waratah Bay is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Waratah Bay is $2,358 per week ($10,218 per month). Waratah Bay has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Waratah Bay has a population density of 5.2 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waratah Bay is $2,000.
There were 4 recorded offences in Waratah Bay in 2025-25, a rate of 83 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Waratah Bay Population
Waratah Bay Median Income & Rent
Waratah Bay Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Waratah Bay Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Waratah Bay Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Waratah Bay Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Waratah Bay Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Waratah Bay Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Waratah Bay Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Waratah Bay Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Waratah Bay Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Waratah Bay Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Waratah Bay Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Waratah Bay Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Waratah Bay Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Waratah Bay Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Waratah Bay School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Waratah Bay Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Waratah Bay Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Waratah Bay How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Waratah Bay Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Waratah Bay Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Waratah Bay Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Waratah Bay Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Waratah Bay Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Waratah Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Waratah Bay Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Waratah Bay Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Waratah Bay Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Waratah Bay Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Waratah Bay Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Waratah Bay Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Waratah Bay Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Waratah Bay Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Waratah Bay Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waratah Bay
What is the population of Waratah Bay VIC?
The population of Waratah Bay VIC is 48 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².
What is the median income in Waratah Bay?
The median personal income in Waratah Bay VIC is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,406 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.
How much is rent in Waratah Bay?
Median rent in Waratah Bay VIC is $2,358 per week ($10,218 per month).Rent represents 167.7% of household income, which is considered stressed.
What are mortgage repayments in Waratah Bay?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waratah Bay VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Waratah Bay?
The median age in Waratah Bay VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Waratah Bay a good suburb to live in?
Waratah Bay is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 48.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (167.7% 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: 22688. All dollar figures in AUD.