Watagan NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Watagan NSW is 37 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watagan is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Watagan is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Watagan has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Watagan has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Watagan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (73% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watagan is $2,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Watagan in 2024-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Watagan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Watagan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$375/wk
$1,625 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Watagan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.4% (19) Female 40.6% (13)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
37 people · 23.2 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$774
Family income/wk

Watagan Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
45-49
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Watagan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 11 dwellings

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

Watagan Country of Birth

Australia
80.0%
England
20.0%

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

Watagan Religion

No Religion
72.7%
Anglican
9.1%
Hinduism
9.1%
Not stated
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Watagan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
85.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.0%

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

Watagan Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 14 people

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

Watagan Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
57.1%
Postgraduate Degree
21.4%
Certificate III/IV
21.4%

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

Watagan Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
40.0%
Managers
30.0%
Professionals
30.0%

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

Watagan Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Watagan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Watagan Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
21.4%
$650-$799/wk
35.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Watagan Marital Status

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Married
56.0% 14
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Never married
44.0% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Watagan Ancestry

English
50.0%
Australian
25.0%
Irish
11.4%
Dutch
6.8%
Other
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Watagan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Watagan Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 63

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

Watagan Volunteering

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Volunteer
48.0% 12
Not a volunteer
52.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Watagan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Watagan Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
75.0%

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

Watagan Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
76.9%
4 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Watagan Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
9.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Watagan Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
71
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Watagan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

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

Watagan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
42.9%
$800-$999/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Watagan Family Structure

Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — children under 15
26.7%
One parent — children under 15
23.3%
Couple — no children under 15
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Watagan Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Watagan Children Ever Born

1 child
100.0%

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

Watagan When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
3

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

Watagan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
50.0%
15–29 hours
10.7%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
10.7%

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

Watagan Household Size

1 person
55.6%
2 persons
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Watagan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Watagan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

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

Watagan Rent Prices & Affordability

56%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $675/wk
Median Rent $375/wk
Rent-to-Income 55.6%

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

If you earn X in Watagan

≈ $2,925/month
Median rent $375/wk
Left after rent $300/wk
Rent share 55.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Watagan vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watagan

What is the population of Watagan NSW?

The population of Watagan NSW is 37 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Watagan?

The median personal income in Watagan NSW is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $675 per week.Family income is $774 per week.

How much is rent in Watagan?

Median rent in Watagan NSW is $375 per week ($1,625 per month).Rent represents 55.6% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Watagan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watagan NSW 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 Watagan?

The median age in Watagan NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Watagan a good suburb to live in?

Watagan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 37.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (55.6% 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: 14198. All dollar figures in AUD.