Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Waratah TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Waratah, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Waratah TAS is 249 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waratah is $432 per week ($22,464 per year). Median rent in Waratah is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Waratah has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Waratah has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Waratah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waratah is $547.

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Waratah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Waratah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$432/wk

$22,464 per year

#8718 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

#6551 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$547/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Waratah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (128) Female 48.6% (121)

Population Density

2.1

people per km²

249 people · 120.3 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$955

Family income/wk

Waratah Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Waratah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

82.2% 74 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

17.8% 16 dwellings

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

Waratah Country of Birth

Australia

94.2%

England

2.9%

Germany

2.9%

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

Waratah Religion

No Religion

44.9%

Catholic

17.1%

Anglican

16.2%

Not stated

12.8%

Buddhism

4.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Baptist

1.7%

Lutheran

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waratah Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

37.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.4%

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

Waratah Employment

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Employed full-time

14.0% 29 people

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Employed part-time

13.5% 28 people

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Unemployed

4.8% 10 people

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Not in labour force

67.6% 140 people

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

Waratah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.6%

Bachelor Degree

8.6%

Certificate I/II

8.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.9%

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

Waratah Occupation

Labourers

23.1%

Community & Personal Service

17.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Managers

10.3%

Sales Workers

10.3%

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

Waratah Field of Study

Engineering

30.3%

Management & Commerce

27.3%

Education

12.1%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Creative Arts

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.1%

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

Waratah Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waratah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

19.1%

$500-$649/wk

14.6%

$650-$799/wk

14.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waratah Marital Status

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Married

35.0% 79

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Separated

5.8% 13

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Divorced

20.8% 47

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Widowed

4.9% 11

👤

Never married

33.6% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waratah Ancestry

English

30.3%

Australian

27.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.1%

Irish

9.8%

Scottish

9.5%

German

3.8%

Dutch

2.0%

Other

2.0%

Filipino

1.7%

Hungarian

1.4%

Italian

1.2%

Maori

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waratah School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

60.0%

Primary — Government

28.0%

Vocational Education

12.0%

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

Waratah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

15.4% 72

✅

No need for assistance

84.6% 396

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

Waratah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.1% 40

—

Not a volunteer

80.9% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waratah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

23.8%

$450-$599/mo

19.0%

$600-$799/mo

14.3%

$800-$999/mo

19.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Waratah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.5%

Did not go to work

20.0%

Car (passenger)

9.1%

Walked only

5.5%

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

Waratah Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.7%

1 vehicle

39.4%

2 vehicles

33.7%

3 vehicles

8.7%

4+ vehicles

9.6%

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

Waratah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.2%

2 bedrooms

23.4%

3 bedrooms

51.4%

4 bedrooms

15.3%

5 bedrooms

2.7%

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

Waratah Population Mobility

18.0%

moved in the last year

34.7%

moved in the last 5 years

11.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

30.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waratah Indigenous Population

14.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

391

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waratah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Waratah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

13.1%

$300-$399/wk

11.8%

$400-$499/wk

15.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waratah Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.2%

Couple — children under 15

22.4%

Couple — no children under 15

20.5%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waratah Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 13

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Never served

93.7% 193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Waratah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.3% 40

—

Did not provide

80.7% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waratah Children Ever Born

No children

32.5%

1 child

10.0%

2 children

32.5%

3 children

12.5%

4 children

12.5%

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

Waratah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Waratah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.6%

5–14 hours

20.0%

15–29 hours

10.2%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

42.4%

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

Waratah Household Size

1 person

31.5%

2 persons

45.0%

3 persons

10.8%

4 persons

5.4%

5 persons

4.5%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waratah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

187

Moved from TAS

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Waratah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.4%

Step family — no other children

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waratah Rent Prices & Affordability

34%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $718/wk

Median Rent $245/wk

Rent-to-Income 34.1%

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

If you earn X in Waratah

Your weekly income

≈ $3,111/month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $473/wk

Rent share 34.1%

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Waratah vs State & National Average

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Pop: 126 Income: $506/wk Rent: $145/wk

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Pop: 127 Income: $444/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 127 Income: $521/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waratah

What is the population of Waratah TAS?

The population of Waratah TAS is 249 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².Waratah is ranked #6,426 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Waratah?

The median personal income in Waratah TAS is $432 per week, or $22,464 per year.The median household income is $718 per week.Family income is $955 per week.Waratah is ranked #8,718 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Waratah?

Median rent in Waratah TAS is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 34.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Waratah ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Waratah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waratah TAS is $547. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waratah?

The median age in Waratah TAS is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waratah a good suburb to live in?

Waratah is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 249.The median income is $432/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.1% 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: 60717. All dollar figures in AUD.