Watchupga VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Watchupga, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Watchupga VIC is 43 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watchupga is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Watchupga is $50 per week ($217 per month). Watchupga has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Watchupga has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watchupga is $335.

There were 5 recorded offences in Watchupga in 2020-20, a rate of 116 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Watchupga Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Watchupga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$624/wk
$32,448 per year
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Median Rent
$50/wk
$217 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$335/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Watchupga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.7% (27) Female 41.3% (19)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
43 people · 119.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Watchupga Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Watchupga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.9% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.1% 8 dwellings

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

Watchupga Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Watchupga Religion

No Religion
31.5%
Catholic
25.9%
Not stated
9.3%
Other Religions Tot
9.3%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
9.3%
Anglican
7.4%
Uniting Church
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Watchupga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
44.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.0%

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

Watchupga Employment

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Employed full-time
40.0% 12 people
Employed part-time
30.0% 9 people
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Not in labour force
30.0% 9 people

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

Watchupga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%

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

Watchupga Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
53.8%
Managers
23.1%
Professionals
23.1%

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

Watchupga Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
29.4%
Engineering
17.6%
Architecture & Building
17.6%
Management & Commerce
17.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
17.6%

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

Watchupga Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Watchupga Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
63.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Watchupga Marital Status

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Married
46.7% 14
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Divorced
10.0% 3
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Widowed
10.0% 3
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Never married
33.3% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Watchupga Ancestry

Australian
40.8%
English
30.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.2%
Scottish
10.2%
Irish
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Watchupga School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Watchupga Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.9% 3
No need for assistance
96.1% 73

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

Watchupga Volunteering

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Volunteer
48.5% 16
Not a volunteer
51.5% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Watchupga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Walked only
20.0%

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

Watchupga Car Ownership

2 vehicles
76.9%
4+ vehicles
23.1%

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

Watchupga Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
80.0%
4 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Watchupga Population Mobility

8.8%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
62.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Watchupga Indigenous Population

6.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
71
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Watchupga Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Asthma
3

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

Watchupga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.5%
$300-$399/wk
14.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Watchupga Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.1%
Couple — children under 15
41.2%
Couple — no children under 15
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Watchupga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 4
Did not provide
85.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Watchupga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.7%
5–14 hours
21.4%
15–29 hours
25.0%
30+ hours
32.1%
Did not do domestic work
10.7%

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

Watchupga Household Size

1 person
35.3%
2 persons
41.2%
5 persons
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Watchupga Where Residents Moved From

Same address
31
Moved from VIC
3

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

Watchupga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Watchupga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2020-20 — 5 total

Assault
4
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020

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

Watchupga Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $966/wk
Median Rent $50/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.2%

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

If you earn X in Watchupga

≈ $4,186/month
Median rent $50/wk
Left after rent $916/wk
Rent share 5.2%

Watchupga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Watchupga

What is the population of Watchupga VIC?

The population of Watchupga VIC is 43 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Watchupga?

The median personal income in Watchupga VIC is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $966 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Watchupga?

Median rent in Watchupga VIC is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 5.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Watchupga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watchupga VIC is $335. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Watchupga?

The median age in Watchupga VIC is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Watchupga a good suburb to live in?

Watchupga is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 43.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.2% 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: 22716. All dollar figures in AUD.