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Watchem West VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Watchem West, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Watchem West VIC is 29 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watchem West is $924 per week ($48,048 per year). Median rent in Watchem West is $150 per week ($650 per month). Watchem West has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Watchem West has a population density of 0.2 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watchem West is $400.
There were 7 recorded offences in Watchem West in 2025-25, a rate of 241 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (4 offences).
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Watchem West Population
Watchem West Median Income & Rent
Watchem West Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
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Watchem West Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Watchem West Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Watchem West Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Watchem West Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Watchem West Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Watchem West Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Watchem West Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Watchem West Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Watchem West Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Watchem West Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Watchem West Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Watchem West Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Watchem West Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Watchem West School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Watchem West Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Watchem West Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Watchem West How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Watchem West Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Watchem West Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Watchem West Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Watchem West Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Watchem West Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Watchem West Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Watchem West Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Watchem West Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Watchem West Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Watchem West When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Watchem West Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Watchem West Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Watchem West Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Watchem West Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Watchem West Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Watchem West Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watchem West
What is the population of Watchem West VIC?
The population of Watchem West VIC is 29 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².
What is the median income in Watchem West?
The median personal income in Watchem West VIC is $924 per week, or $48,048 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.
How much is rent in Watchem West?
Median rent in Watchem West VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 8.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Watchem West?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watchem West VIC is $400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Watchem West?
The median age in Watchem West VIC is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Watchem West a good suburb to live in?
Watchem West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 29.The median income is $924/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.0% 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: 22715. All dollar figures in AUD.