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Watchman SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Watchman, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Watchman SA is 31 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watchman is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Watchman is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Watchman has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Watchman has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watchman is $1,391.

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📍 Watchman, South Australia — 34.0690°S, 138.4210°E

Crime: Low Med High

Watchman Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Watchman Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
👤
Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,391/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Watchman Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.9% (15) Female 53.1% (17)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
31 people · 59.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Watchman Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
20-24
50-54
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Watchman Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 7 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
30.0% 3 dwellings

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

Watchman Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Watchman Religion

No Religion
51.7%
Uniting Church
24.1%
Catholic
13.8%
Not stated
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Watchman Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.0%

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

Watchman Employment

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Employed full-time
66.7% 12 people
⏰
Employed part-time
33.3% 6 people

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

Watchman Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Watchman Occupation

Labourers
60.0%
Managers
40.0%

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

Watchman Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
36.4%
Health
36.4%
Management & Commerce
27.3%

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

Watchman Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Watchman Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
42.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Watchman Marital Status

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Married
61.3% 19
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Never married
38.7% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Watchman Ancestry

English
40.8%
Scottish
18.4%
Australian
16.3%
German
14.3%
Irish
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Watchman School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Vocational Education
50.0%

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

Watchman Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 50

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

Watchman Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
40.0% 10
—
Not a volunteer
60.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Watchman How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Watchman Car Ownership

2 vehicles
23.1%
3 vehicles
46.2%
4+ vehicles
30.8%

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

Watchman Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
61.5%
4 bedrooms
38.5%

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

Watchman Population Mobility

10.3%
moved in the last year
10.7%
moved in the last 5 years
64.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Watchman Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
53
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Watchman Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

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

Watchman Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.0%
$400-$499/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
19.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Watchman Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.0%
Couple — children under 15
36.0%
Couple — no children under 15
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Watchman Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.0% 3
—
Did not provide
85.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Watchman When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

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

Watchman Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.2%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
22.2%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

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

Watchman Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Watchman Where Residents Moved From

Same address
26
Moved from SA
3

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

Watchman Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Watchman Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,124/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.1%

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

If you earn X in Watchman

≈ $9,204/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,824/wk
Rent share 14.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Whyalla
Income: $815/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk
Angaston
Income: $733/wk Rent: $249/wk Save: $51/wk
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Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk Save: $102/wk
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Income: $755/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $70/wk
Clare (SA)
Income: $726/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk
Port Adelaide
Income: $754/wk Rent: $293/wk Save: $7/wk
Whyalla Playford
Income: $771/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk
Alberton (SA)
Income: $779/wk Rent: $279/wk Save: $21/wk

Watchman vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Dalkey
Pop: 16 Income: $575/wk Rent: $240/wk
Hoskin Corner
Pop: 16 Income: $1,125/wk
McCallum
Pop: 16 Income: $725/wk Rent: $125/wk
Piednippie
Pop: 16 Income: $900/wk Rent: $176/wk
Porky Flat
Pop: 16 Income: $1,562/wk
Tilley Swamp
Pop: 16 Income: $900/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Watchman

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watchman

What is the population of Watchman SA?

The population of Watchman SA is 31 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Watchman?

The median personal income in Watchman SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,124 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Watchman?

Median rent in Watchman SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Watchman?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watchman SA is $1,391. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Watchman?

The median age in Watchman SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Watchman a good suburb to live in?

Watchman is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 31.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% 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: 41544. All dollar figures in AUD.