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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Waratah Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$2,358/wk
$10,218 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Waratah Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (26) Female 51.9% (28)

Population Density

5.2
people per km²
48 people · 9.2 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Waratah Bay Age Distribution

15-19
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Waratah Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 22 dwellings

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

Waratah Bay Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Waratah Bay Religion

No Religion
30.8%
Catholic
26.2%
Not stated
13.8%
Anglican
12.3%
Uniting Church
10.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waratah Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Waratah Bay Employment

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Employed full-time
20.8% 10 people
Employed part-time
33.3% 16 people
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Not in labour force
45.8% 22 people

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

Waratah Bay Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.4%
Certificate III/IV
30.4%

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

Waratah Bay Occupation

Professionals
38.1%
Managers
23.8%
Clerical & Administrative
23.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.3%

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

Waratah Bay Field of Study

Engineering
26.7%
Health
26.7%
Management & Commerce
26.7%
Agriculture & Environment
20.0%

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

Waratah Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waratah Bay Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
33.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waratah Bay Marital Status

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Married
70.7% 29
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Divorced
17.1% 7
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Never married
12.2% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waratah Bay Ancestry

Australian
43.8%
English
26.0%
Irish
15.1%
Scottish
9.6%
Dutch
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waratah Bay School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Waratah Bay Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.2% 7
No need for assistance
92.8% 90

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

Waratah Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.9% 12
Not a volunteer
72.1% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waratah Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.4%
Did not go to work
31.6%

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

Waratah Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
42.1%
2 vehicles
57.9%

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

Waratah Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.5%
3 bedrooms
29.2%
4 bedrooms
58.3%

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

Waratah Bay Population Mobility

20.0%
moved in the last year
36.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waratah Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
99
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waratah Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Waratah Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
21.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waratah Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.3%
Couple — no children under 15
25.7%
Couple — children under 15
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waratah Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.4% 11
Did not provide
76.6% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waratah Bay Children Ever Born

No children
38.9%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
27.8%

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

Waratah Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.8%
5–14 hours
43.8%
15–29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
10.4%
Did not do domestic work
8.3%

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

Waratah Bay Household Size

1 person
22.7%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waratah Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved from VIC
8
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Waratah Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waratah Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft
3
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2021
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Waratah Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

168%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,406/wk
Median Rent $2,358/wk
Rent-to-Income 167.7%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Waratah Bay

≈ $6,093/month
Median rent $2,358/wk
Left after rent $-952/wk
Rent share 167.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Waratah Bay vs State & National Average

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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.