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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Watchem West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$924/wk
$48,048 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$400/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Watchem West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (14) Female 48.1% (13)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
29 people · 133.2 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Watchem West Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
50-54
55-59
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Watchem West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.4% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.6% 4 dwellings

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

Watchem West Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Watchem West Religion

No Religion
57.1%
Catholic
32.1%
Uniting Church
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Watchem West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.7%

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

Watchem West Employment

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Employed full-time
87.5% 21 people
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Not in labour force
12.5% 3 people

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

Watchem West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.2%
Bachelor Degree
30.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
23.1%

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

Watchem West Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Professionals
42.9%

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

Watchem West Field of Study

Engineering
57.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
21.4%
Health
21.4%

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

Watchem West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Watchem West Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
50.0%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Watchem West Marital Status

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Married
25.0% 6
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Divorced
16.7% 4
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Widowed
12.5% 3
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Never married
45.8% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Watchem West Ancestry

Australian
35.1%
English
24.6%
German
15.8%
Irish
12.3%
Scottish
7.0%
Filipino
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Watchem West School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Watchem West Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 52

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

Watchem West Volunteering

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Volunteer
43.3% 13
Not a volunteer
56.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Watchem West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Watchem West Car Ownership

3 vehicles
72.7%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Watchem West Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
62.5%

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

Watchem West Population Mobility

12.0%
moved in the last year
34.4%
moved in the last 5 years
76.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Watchem West Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
51
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Watchem West Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
3

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

Watchem West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
31.3%
$800-$999/wk
18.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Watchem West Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.0%
Couple — children under 15
24.0%
One parent — children under 15
16.0%
Couple — no children under 15
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Watchem West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
27.3% 6
Did not provide
72.7% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Watchem West Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Watchem West When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
3

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

Watchem West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
40.0%
5–14 hours
36.0%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
12.0%

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

Watchem West Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Watchem West Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22
Moved from VIC
3

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

Watchem West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Watchem West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Weapons
4
Assault
3

Offence trend by year:

2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Watchem West Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Watchem West

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,725/wk
Rent share 8.0%

Watchem West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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.