Suburbs Watalgan

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Watalgan QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Watalgan, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Watalgan QLD is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watalgan is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Watalgan is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Watalgan has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Watalgan has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Watalgan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watalgan is $740.

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📍 Watalgan, Queensland — 24.6383°S, 152.0060°E

Crime: Low Med High

Watalgan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Watalgan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
👤
Median Age
64years
26 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$740/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

Watalgan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (20) Female 45.9% (17)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
38 people · 53.8 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Watalgan Age Distribution

35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Watalgan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
38.1% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
61.9% 13 dwellings

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

Watalgan Country of Birth

Australia
82.4%
England
17.6%

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

Watalgan Religion

No Religion
36.4%
Anglican
21.2%
Uniting Church
18.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
12.1%
Not stated
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Watalgan Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.0%

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

Watalgan Employment

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Employed full-time
29.0% 9 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.8% 8 people
🏠
Not in labour force
45.2% 14 people

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

Watalgan Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

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

Watalgan Occupation

Professionals
50.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
50.0%

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

Watalgan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Watalgan Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Watalgan Marital Status

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Married
43.8% 14
↔️
Separated
12.5% 4
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Divorced
21.9% 7
🕊️
Widowed
12.5% 4
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Never married
9.4% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Watalgan Ancestry

English
45.2%
Australian
28.6%
Irish
9.5%
Scottish
9.5%
Other
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Watalgan Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 63

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

Watalgan Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Watalgan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Watalgan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Watalgan Car Ownership

1 vehicle
50.0%
2 vehicles
18.2%
3 vehicles
18.2%
4+ vehicles
13.6%

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

Watalgan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.4%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Watalgan Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
35.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Watalgan Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
68
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Watalgan Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4

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

Watalgan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
15.0%
$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
15.0%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Watalgan Family Structure

Couple — no children
61.1%
Couple — children under 15
38.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Watalgan Military Service

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Previously served
11.8% 4
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Never served
88.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Watalgan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 4
—
Did not provide
87.9% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Watalgan When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4
2011–2015
4

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

Watalgan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.0%
5–14 hours
34.9%
15–29 hours
18.6%
30+ hours
14.0%
Did not do domestic work
25.6%

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

Watalgan Household Size

1 person
69.2%
2 persons
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Watalgan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Watalgan Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,042/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.9%

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

If you earn X in Watalgan

≈ $4,515/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $762/wk
Rent share 26.9%

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Watalgan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Hungerford (Qld)
Pop: 19 Income: $824/wk
Cameron Corner
Pop: 19 Income: $790/wk Rent: $250/wk
Colevale
Pop: 19 Income: $537/wk
Cremorne (Qld)
Pop: 19 Income: $575/wk Rent: $280/wk
Glen Boughton
Pop: 19 Income: $899/wk Rent: $138/wk
Glenroy (Qld)
Pop: 19 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watalgan

What is the population of Watalgan QLD?

The population of Watalgan QLD is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Watalgan?

The median personal income in Watalgan QLD is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,042 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Watalgan?

Median rent in Watalgan QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Watalgan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watalgan QLD is $740. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Watalgan?

The median age in Watalgan QLD is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Watalgan a good suburb to live in?

Watalgan is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 38.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% 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: 33002. All dollar figures in AUD.