Watersleigh NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Watersleigh, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Watersleigh NSW is 40 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watersleigh is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Watersleigh is $193 per week ($836 per month). Watersleigh has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Watersleigh has a population density of 14.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watersleigh is $8,017.

There were 1 recorded offences in Watersleigh in 2023-24, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Watersleigh Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Watersleigh Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$193/wk
$836 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$8,017/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Watersleigh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.9% (18) Female 56.1% (23)

Population Density

14.7
people per km²
40 people · 2.7 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Watersleigh Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
20-24
30-34
45-49
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Watersleigh Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Watersleigh Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Watersleigh Religion

No Religion
39.5%
Baptist
23.7%
Catholic
18.4%
Christian (other)
10.5%
Anglican
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Watersleigh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.3%

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

Watersleigh Employment

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Employed full-time
20.0% 6 people
Employed part-time
40.0% 12 people
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Not in labour force
40.0% 12 people

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

Watersleigh Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
53.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
46.2%

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

Watersleigh Occupation

Community & Personal Service
70.0%
Professionals
30.0%

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

Watersleigh Field of Study

Education
30.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
23.1%
Health
23.1%
Society & Culture
23.1%

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

Watersleigh Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Watersleigh Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
36.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
36.4%
$4,000+/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Watersleigh Marital Status

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Married
71.4% 25
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Never married
28.6% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Watersleigh Ancestry

Australian
49.1%
English
26.4%
Polish
7.5%
Chinese
5.7%
German
5.7%
Welsh
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Watersleigh School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
40.0%
Pre-school
30.0%
Primary — Government
30.0%

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

Watersleigh Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
13.2% 10
No need for assistance
86.8% 66

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

Watersleigh Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.1% 13
Not a volunteer
62.9% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Watersleigh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Did not go to work
33.3%

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

Watersleigh Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Watersleigh Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
23.1%
5 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Watersleigh Population Mobility

23.3%
moved in the last year
41.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Watersleigh Indigenous Population

5.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
73
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Watersleigh Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
4
Diabetes
3
Kidney disease
3

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

Watersleigh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
31.6%
$650-$799/wk
21.1%
$800-$999/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Watersleigh Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.0%
Couple — no children
31.4%
Couple — no children under 15
17.1%
One parent — children under 15
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Watersleigh Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.7% 6
Did not provide
79.3% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Watersleigh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
8.8%
5–14 hours
26.5%
15–29 hours
23.5%
30+ hours
20.6%
Did not do domestic work
20.6%

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

Watersleigh Household Size

2 persons
33.3%
5 persons
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Watersleigh Where Residents Moved From

Same address
33
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Watersleigh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Watersleigh Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Watersleigh Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $193/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.9%

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

If you earn X in Watersleigh

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $193/wk
Left after rent $1,431/wk
Rent share 11.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Watersleigh vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Watersleigh

What is the population of Watersleigh NSW?

The population of Watersleigh NSW is 40 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Watersleigh?

The median personal income in Watersleigh NSW is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Watersleigh?

Median rent in Watersleigh NSW is $193 per week ($836 per month).Rent represents 11.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Watersleigh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watersleigh NSW is $8,017. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Watersleigh?

The median age in Watersleigh NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Watersleigh a good suburb to live in?

Watersleigh is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 40.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.9% 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: 14202. All dollar figures in AUD.