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Waterloo QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Waterloo, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Waterloo QLD is 171 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waterloo is $525 per week ($27,300 per year). Median rent in Waterloo is $150 per week ($650 per month). Waterloo has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Waterloo has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Waterloo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterloo is $1,467.

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Waterloo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Waterloo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$525/wk

$27,300 per year

#7967 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,467/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Waterloo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (86) Female 48.5% (81)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

171 people · 124.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Waterloo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Waterloo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.1% 38 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.9% 17 dwellings

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

Waterloo Country of Birth

Australia

94.5%

England

5.5%

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

Waterloo Religion

No Religion

43.8%

Anglican

14.8%

Catholic

11.2%

Christian (other)

9.5%

Not stated

9.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.5%

Lutheran

2.4%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waterloo Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

43.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.5%

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

Waterloo Employment

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Employed full-time

25.4% 32 people

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Employed part-time

14.3% 18 people

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Unemployed

5.6% 7 people

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Not in labour force

54.8% 69 people

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

Waterloo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.9%

Bachelor Degree

8.9%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

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

Waterloo Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

21.9%

Managers

15.6%

Professionals

15.6%

Community & Personal Service

15.6%

Sales Workers

9.4%

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

Waterloo Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Engineering

20.6%

Society & Culture

17.6%

Architecture & Building

11.8%

Education

8.8%

Health

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.8%

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

Waterloo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waterloo Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.4%

$4,000+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waterloo Marital Status

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Married

42.4% 61

↔️

Separated

2.1% 3

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Divorced

19.4% 28

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Widowed

7.6% 11

👤

Never married

28.5% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waterloo Ancestry

English

32.5%

Australian

30.4%

Scottish

10.5%

German

6.3%

Irish

6.3%

Other

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

Vietnamese

3.0%

Welsh

1.7%

Italian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waterloo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

69.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

30.8%

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

Waterloo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.5% 33

✅

No need for assistance

89.5% 281

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

Waterloo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.4% 14

—

Not a volunteer

89.6% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waterloo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

23.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Waterloo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Did not go to work

12.0%

Car (passenger)

8.0%

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

Waterloo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.4%

2 vehicles

35.3%

3 vehicles

19.1%

4+ vehicles

16.2%

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

Waterloo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.3%

2 bedrooms

16.2%

3 bedrooms

39.7%

4 bedrooms

27.9%

5 bedrooms

5.9%

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

Waterloo Population Mobility

13.6%

moved in the last year

32.5%

moved in the last 5 years

9.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waterloo Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

297

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waterloo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Waterloo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

12.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waterloo Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.3%

Couple — children under 15

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

11.6%

One parent — children under 15

9.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waterloo Military Service

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Previously served

5.8% 8

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Never served

94.2% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Waterloo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.6% 27

—

Did not provide

80.4% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waterloo Children Ever Born

No children

27.5%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

15.0%

4 children

17.5%

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

Waterloo When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Waterloo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.7%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

7.7%

30+ hours

22.3%

Did not do domestic work

24.6%

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

Waterloo Household Size

1 person

27.1%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waterloo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

133

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Waterloo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waterloo Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Waterloo

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $975/wk

Rent share 13.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $25/wk

Waterloo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Downsfield

Pop: 86 Income: $406/wk Rent: $380/wk

Binjour

Pop: 86 Income: $575/wk Rent: $180/wk

Coringa

Pop: 86 Income: $485/wk Rent: $215/wk

Crinum

Pop: 86 Income: $850/wk Rent: $350/wk

Guluguba

Pop: 86 Income: $621/wk Rent: $50/wk

Marys Creek

Pop: 86 Income: $530/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterloo

What is the population of Waterloo QLD?

The population of Waterloo QLD is 171 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Waterloo is ranked #7,386 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Waterloo?

The median personal income in Waterloo QLD is $525 per week, or $27,300 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Waterloo is ranked #7,967 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Waterloo?

Median rent in Waterloo QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Waterloo ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Waterloo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterloo QLD is $1,467. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waterloo?

The median age in Waterloo QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waterloo a good suburb to live in?

Waterloo is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 171.The median income is $525/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 33006. All dollar figures in AUD.