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Watervale SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Watervale, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Watervale SA is 338 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watervale is $778 per week ($40,456 per year). Median rent in Watervale is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Watervale has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Watervale has a population density of 5.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Watervale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watervale is $1,231.
There were 1 recorded offences in Watervale in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).
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Watervale Population
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Watervale Demographics
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Watervale Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Watervale Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Watervale Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Watervale Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Watervale Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Watervale Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Watervale Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Watervale Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Watervale Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Watervale Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Watervale Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Watervale Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Watervale Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Watervale School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Watervale Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Watervale Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Watervale Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Watervale How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Watervale Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Watervale Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Watervale Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Watervale Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Watervale Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Watervale Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Watervale Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Watervale Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Watervale Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Watervale Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Watervale When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Watervale Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Watervale Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Watervale Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Watervale Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Watervale Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Watervale Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watervale
What is the population of Watervale SA?
The population of Watervale SA is 338 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.7 people per km².Watervale is ranked #5,768 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Watervale?
The median personal income in Watervale SA is $778 per week, or $40,456 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,843 per week.Watervale is ranked #3,981 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Watervale?
Median rent in Watervale SA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Watervale ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Watervale?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watervale SA is $1,231. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Watervale?
The median age in Watervale SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Watervale a good suburb to live in?
Watervale is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 338.The median income is $778/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 41548. All dollar figures in AUD.