Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Waterloo TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Waterloo TAS is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waterloo is $606 per week ($31,512 per year). Median rent in Waterloo is $185 per week ($802 per month). Waterloo has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Waterloo has a population density of 16.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Waterloo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterloo is $1,127.

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Waterloo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Waterloo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$606/wk

$31,512 per year

#6992 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$185/wk

$802 per month

#7826 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,127/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Waterloo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (51) Female 50.5% (52)

Population Density

16.0

people per km²

104 people · 6.5 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Waterloo Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

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

65.6% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.4% 11 dwellings

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

Waterloo Country of Birth

Australia

89.2%

England

10.8%

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

Waterloo Religion

No Religion

45.1%

Anglican

16.7%

Not stated

16.7%

Catholic

8.8%

Uniting Church

7.8%

Christian (other)

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waterloo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.3%

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

Waterloo Employment

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Employed full-time

15.9% 11 people

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Employed part-time

31.9% 22 people

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Unemployed

7.2% 5 people

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Not in labour force

44.9% 31 people

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

Waterloo Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.8%

Certificate III/IV

25.6%

Bachelor Degree

23.1%

Postgraduate Degree

20.5%

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

Waterloo Occupation

Professionals

40.9%

Managers

22.7%

Clerical & Administrative

22.7%

Labourers

13.6%

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

Waterloo Field of Study

Engineering

35.3%

Society & Culture

29.4%

Agriculture & Environment

17.6%

Creative Arts

17.6%

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

$400-$499/wk

13.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

16.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$4,000+/wk

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waterloo Marital Status

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Married

57.3% 47

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Divorced

11.0% 9

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Never married

31.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waterloo Ancestry

English

37.4%

Australian

33.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.9%

Scottish

5.3%

Dutch

4.6%

Filipino

4.6%

Irish

3.1%

Polish

2.3%

Other

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waterloo School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

38.9%

Primary — Government

27.8%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

Vocational Education

16.7%

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

Waterloo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 6

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 173

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

Waterloo Volunteering

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Volunteer

40.0% 30

—

Not a volunteer

60.0% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waterloo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Waterloo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.6%

Car (passenger)

9.7%

Did not go to work

9.7%

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

Waterloo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.6%

2 vehicles

44.2%

3 vehicles

11.6%

4+ vehicles

18.6%

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

Waterloo Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

26.8%

3 bedrooms

51.2%

4 bedrooms

22.0%

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

Waterloo Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

29.0%

moved in the last 5 years

9.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waterloo Indigenous Population

7.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

177

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waterloo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Waterloo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

17.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waterloo Family Structure

Couple — no children

49.3%

Couple — children under 15

27.4%

Couple — no children under 15

8.2%

One parent — children under 15

8.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waterloo Military Service

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Previously served

5.3% 4

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Never served

94.7% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Waterloo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.0% 15

—

Did not provide

81.0% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waterloo Children Ever Born

No children

20.0%

2 children

60.0%

3 children

20.0%

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

Waterloo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Waterloo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.6%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

19.5%

30+ hours

16.9%

Did not do domestic work

15.6%

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

Waterloo Household Size

1 person

29.8%

2 persons

46.8%

3 persons

10.6%

4 persons

6.4%

6+ persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waterloo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

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

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,218/wk

Median Rent $185/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.2%

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

If you earn X in Waterloo

Your weekly income

≈ $5,278/month

Median rent $185/wk

Left after rent $1,033/wk

Rent share 15.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $35/wk

Waterloo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Pontypool

Pop: 53 Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk

Randalls Bay

Pop: 53 Income: $900/wk Rent: $250/wk

Chasm Creek

Pop: 53 Income: $833/wk Rent: $265/wk

Macquarie Plains

Pop: 53 Income: $780/wk Rent: $200/wk

Hampshire

Pop: 54 Income: $599/wk

Hastings (Tas.)

Pop: 54 Income: $491/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterloo

What is the population of Waterloo TAS?

The population of Waterloo TAS is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.0 people per km².Waterloo is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Waterloo?

The median personal income in Waterloo TAS is $606 per week, or $31,512 per year.The median household income is $1,218 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.Waterloo is ranked #6,992 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Waterloo?

Median rent in Waterloo TAS is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Waterloo ranks #7,826 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Waterloo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterloo TAS is $1,127. 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 TAS is 51 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 Tasmania with a population of 104.The median income is $606/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 60721. All dollar figures in AUD.