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Watchem VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Watchem, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Watchem VIC is 124 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watchem is $465 per week ($24,180 per year). Median rent in Watchem is $175 per week ($758 per month). Watchem has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Watchem has a population density of 1.1 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watchem is $477.
There were 14 recorded offences in Watchem in 2025-25, a rate of 113 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (6 offences).
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Watchem Population
Watchem Median Income & Rent
Watchem Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Watchem Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Watchem Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Watchem Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Watchem Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Watchem Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Watchem Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Watchem Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Watchem Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Watchem Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Watchem Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Watchem Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Watchem Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Watchem Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Watchem School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Watchem Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Watchem Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Watchem Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Watchem How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Watchem Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Watchem Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Watchem Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Watchem Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Watchem Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Watchem Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Watchem Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Watchem Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Watchem Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Watchem Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Watchem When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Watchem Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Watchem Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Watchem Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Watchem Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Watchem Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 14 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Watchem Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watchem
What is the population of Watchem VIC?
The population of Watchem VIC is 124 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Watchem is ranked #8,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Watchem?
The median personal income in Watchem VIC is $465 per week, or $24,180 per year.The median household income is $1,031 per week.Family income is $1,231 per week.Watchem is ranked #8,544 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Watchem?
Median rent in Watchem VIC is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Watchem ranks #7,967 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Watchem?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watchem VIC is $477. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Watchem?
The median age in Watchem VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Watchem a good suburb to live in?
Watchem is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 124.The median income is $465/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% 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: 22714. All dollar figures in AUD.