Waterview NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Waterview NSW is 90 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waterview is $667 per week ($34,684 per year). Median rent in Waterview is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Waterview has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Waterview has a population density of 13.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterview is $975.

There were 4 recorded offences in Waterview in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Waterview Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Waterview Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$667/wk
$34,684 per year
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Median Rent
$245/wk
$1,062 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Waterview Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.4% (59) Female 36.6% (34)

Population Density

13.5
people per km²
90 people · 6.6 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Waterview Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
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)

Waterview Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
85.2% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
14.8% 4 dwellings

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

Waterview Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Waterview Religion

No Religion
30.5%
Anglican
28.4%
Catholic
20.0%
Not stated
9.5%
Christian (other)
4.2%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waterview Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
38.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.2%

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

Waterview Employment

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Employed full-time
26.8% 19 people
Employed part-time
19.7% 14 people
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Unemployed
4.2% 3 people
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Not in labour force
49.3% 35 people

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

Waterview Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
42.9%
Certificate III/IV
38.1%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%

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

Waterview Occupation

Managers
41.7%
Labourers
33.3%
Community & Personal Service
25.0%

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

Waterview Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Society & Culture
28.6%
Health
19.0%
Management & Commerce
19.0%

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

Waterview Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waterview Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
11.6%
$400-$499/wk
9.3%
$500-$649/wk
11.6%
$650-$799/wk
18.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waterview Marital Status

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Married
36.0% 31
↔️
Separated
8.1% 7
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Divorced
12.8% 11
🕊️
Widowed
11.6% 10
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Never married
31.4% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waterview Ancestry

English
33.0%
Australian
32.1%
Scottish
12.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.4%
Irish
6.4%
German
3.7%
Dutch
2.8%
Greek
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waterview School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Waterview Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.8% 3
No need for assistance
98.2% 165

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

Waterview Volunteering

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Volunteer
10.4% 8
Not a volunteer
89.6% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waterview How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.0%
Did not go to work
12.0%

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

Waterview Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.4%
1 vehicle
52.8%
2 vehicles
22.6%
3 vehicles
7.5%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

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

Waterview Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
32.8%
2 bedrooms
20.7%
3 bedrooms
25.9%
4 bedrooms
15.5%
5 bedrooms
5.2%

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

Waterview Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
20.3%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waterview Indigenous Population

9.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
15
Indigenous residents
151
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waterview Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
12
Heart disease
10
Asthma
6
Mental health
6
Diabetes
4
Kidney disease
3
Cancer
3

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

Waterview Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
13.6%
$500-$649/wk
16.9%
$650-$799/wk
15.3%
$800-$999/wk
18.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$3,500+/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waterview Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.3%
Couple — children under 15
37.0%
One parent — children under 15
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waterview Military Service

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Previously served
10.5% 8
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Never served
89.5% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Waterview Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.6% 5
Did not provide
93.4% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waterview Children Ever Born

1 child
50.0%
2 children
50.0%

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

Waterview When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
4

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

Waterview Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.6%
5–14 hours
20.3%
15–29 hours
6.8%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
41.9%

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

Waterview Household Size

1 person
63.3%
2 persons
21.7%
3 persons
8.3%
4 persons
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waterview Where Residents Moved From

Same address
72
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
4

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

Waterview Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waterview Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
2
Homicide
1
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Waterview Schools

5
schools nearby
3
government
952
avg ICSEA score
1,970
total students
St Mary's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 259 students
1020
ICSEA
Grafton High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 768 students
941
ICSEA
Westlawn Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 467 students
940
ICSEA
Grafton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 476 students
907
ICSEA
Clarence Valley Anglican School, Grafton Campus Independent
Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Waterview Rent Prices & Affordability

32%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $767/wk
Median Rent $245/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Waterview

≈ $3,324/month
Median rent $245/wk
Left after rent $522/wk
Rent share 31.9%

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Waterview vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterview

What is the population of Waterview NSW?

The population of Waterview NSW is 90 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Waterview?

The median personal income in Waterview NSW is $667 per week, or $34,684 per year.The median household income is $767 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.

How much is rent in Waterview?

Median rent in Waterview NSW is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 31.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Waterview?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterview NSW is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waterview?

The median age in Waterview NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waterview a good suburb to live in?

Waterview is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 90.The median income is $667/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.9% 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: 14203. All dollar figures in AUD.