Waterloo SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Waterloo SA is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waterloo is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Waterloo is $73 per week ($316 per month). Waterloo has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Waterloo has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterloo is $467.

There were 1 recorded offences in Waterloo in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was robbery (1 offences).

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Waterloo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Waterloo Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$73/wk
$316 per month
👤
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$467/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Waterloo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (45) Female 46.4% (39)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
82 people · 55.0 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Waterloo Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Waterloo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.5% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.5% 10 dwellings

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

Waterloo Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Waterloo Religion

Lutheran
40.5%
No Religion
25.0%
Not stated
16.7%
Anglican
8.3%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
4.8%
Other Religions Tot
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waterloo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%

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

Waterloo Employment

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Employed full-time
30.2% 19 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 14 people
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Not in labour force
47.6% 30 people

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

Waterloo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
80.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%

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

Waterloo Occupation

Managers
45.5%
Professionals
27.3%
Labourers
27.3%

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

Waterloo Field of Study

Education
57.1%
Agriculture & Environment
42.9%

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
12.0%
$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
28.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waterloo Marital Status

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Married
35.7% 25
↔️
Separated
5.7% 4
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Divorced
14.3% 10
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Never married
44.3% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waterloo Ancestry

German
32.1%
English
31.1%
Australian
28.3%
Other
5.7%
Scottish
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waterloo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
41.2%
Secondary — Government
17.6%

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

Waterloo Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.6% 4
No need for assistance
97.4% 149

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

Waterloo Volunteering

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Volunteer
45.5% 30
Not a volunteer
54.5% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waterloo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
33.3%
$450-$599/mo
41.7%
$800-$999/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Waterloo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Walked only
29.4%

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

Waterloo Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.8%
2 vehicles
59.3%
3 vehicles
11.1%
4+ vehicles
14.8%

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

Waterloo Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
24.2%
3 bedrooms
51.5%
4 bedrooms
24.2%

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

Waterloo Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
17.7%
moved in the last 5 years
47.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waterloo Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
159
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waterloo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Asthma
5
Arthritis
4
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Waterloo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$1-$149/wk
12.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
14.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
18.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waterloo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.1%
Couple — no children under 15
24.2%
Couple — no children
13.6%
One parent — children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waterloo Military Service

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Previously served
4.8% 3
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Never served
95.2% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Waterloo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.5% 11
Did not provide
82.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waterloo Children Ever Born

No children
43.5%
2 children
39.1%
3 children
17.4%

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

Waterloo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

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

Waterloo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
32.4%
15–29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
20.6%

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

Waterloo Household Size

1 person
35.5%
2 persons
12.9%
3 persons
12.9%
4 persons
25.8%
5 persons
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waterloo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waterloo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Robbery
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Waterloo Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $849/wk
Median Rent $73/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.6%

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

If you earn X in Waterloo

≈ $3,679/month
Median rent $73/wk
Left after rent $776/wk
Rent share 8.6%

Waterloo vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterloo

What is the population of Waterloo SA?

The population of Waterloo SA is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Waterloo?

The median personal income in Waterloo SA is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $849 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in Waterloo?

Median rent in Waterloo SA is $73 per week ($316 per month).Rent represents 8.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Waterloo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterloo SA is $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 SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waterloo a good suburb to live in?

Waterloo is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 82.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.6% 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: 41546. All dollar figures in AUD.