Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Waterloo WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Waterloo WA is 144 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waterloo is $626 per week ($32,552 per year). Median rent in Waterloo is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Waterloo has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Waterloo has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterloo is $1,517.

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Waterloo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Waterloo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$626/wk

$32,552 per year

#6677 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Waterloo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.7% (76) Female 45.3% (63)

Population Density

4.5

people per km²

144 people · 31.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Waterloo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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

68.9% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.1% 14 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

No Religion

36.5%

Catholic

20.4%

Anglican

18.2%

Not stated

10.9%

Christian (other)

5.1%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waterloo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Waterloo Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Waterloo Employment

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Employed full-time

39.3% 35 people

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Employed part-time

22.5% 20 people

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Not in labour force

38.2% 34 people

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

Waterloo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.7%

Bachelor Degree

30.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.5%

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

Waterloo Occupation

Managers

27.3%

Labourers

27.3%

Community & Personal Service

18.2%

Professionals

13.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

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

Waterloo Field of Study

Engineering

38.1%

Society & Culture

19.0%

Health

14.3%

Education

14.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

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

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

15.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waterloo Marital Status

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Married

53.8% 64

↔️

Separated

4.2% 5

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Divorced

9.2% 11

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Widowed

7.6% 9

👤

Never married

25.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waterloo Ancestry

English

39.1%

Australian

26.1%

Italian

10.9%

Scottish

9.8%

Irish

6.5%

South African

3.3%

Dutch

2.7%

Filipino

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waterloo School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

29.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

21.6%

Secondary — Government

16.2%

Vocational Education

13.5%

Primary — Catholic

10.8%

Secondary — Catholic

8.1%

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

Waterloo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.5% 15

✅

No need for assistance

94.5% 257

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

Waterloo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.1% 23

—

Not a volunteer

77.9% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waterloo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

42.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Waterloo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.9%

Did not go to work

20.8%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

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

Waterloo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.7%

2 vehicles

44.8%

3 vehicles

17.2%

4+ vehicles

17.2%

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

Waterloo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.1%

2 bedrooms

6.8%

3 bedrooms

33.9%

4 bedrooms

40.7%

5 bedrooms

13.6%

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

Waterloo Population Mobility

5.5%

moved in the last year

24.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waterloo Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

277

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waterloo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Waterloo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

11.6%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

15.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waterloo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.8%

Couple — no children

34.3%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waterloo Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 4

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Never served

96.4% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Waterloo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 16

—

Did not provide

85.3% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waterloo Children Ever Born

No children

19.0%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

23.8%

4 children

9.5%

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

Waterloo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

2017

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

Waterloo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.3%

5–14 hours

24.2%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

23.2%

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

Waterloo Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

37.0%

3 persons

5.6%

4 persons

18.5%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waterloo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

120

Moved from WA

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

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Waterloo

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,125/wk

Rent share 18.2%

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Income: $615/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

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Waterloo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Yelverton

Pop: 72 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $246/wk

Bannister (WA)

Pop: 72 Income: $1,208/wk Rent: $346/wk

Hillside (WA)

Pop: 72 Income: $769/wk

Irwin

Pop: 72 Income: $669/wk Rent: $230/wk

Cherry Tree Pool

Pop: 72 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $150/wk

Kauring

Pop: 72 Income: $477/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterloo

What is the population of Waterloo WA?

The population of Waterloo WA is 144 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².Waterloo is ranked #7,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Waterloo?

The median personal income in Waterloo WA is $626 per week, or $32,552 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.Waterloo is ranked #6,677 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Waterloo?

Median rent in Waterloo WA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Waterloo ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Waterloo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterloo WA is $1,517. 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 WA is 49 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 Western Australia with a population of 144.The median income is $626/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 51545. All dollar figures in AUD.