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Watheroo WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Watheroo WA is 137 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watheroo is $860 per week ($44,720 per year). Median rent in Watheroo is $160 per week ($693 per month). Watheroo has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Watheroo has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watheroo is $542.

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Watheroo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Watheroo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$860/wk

$44,720 per year

#2627 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

#8125 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$542/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Watheroo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (69) Female 48.9% (66)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

137 people · 773.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,416

Family income/wk

Watheroo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Watheroo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 9 dwellings

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

Watheroo Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Watheroo Religion

No Religion

37.0%

Anglican

21.9%

Catholic

15.1%

Not stated

12.3%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

4.1%

Other Religions Tot

4.1%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Watheroo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Watheroo Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Watheroo Employment

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Employed full-time

52.2% 48 people

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Employed part-time

18.5% 17 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 3 people

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Not in labour force

26.1% 24 people

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

Watheroo Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.8%

Certificate III/IV

39.6%

Postgraduate Degree

8.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.3%

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

Watheroo Occupation

Managers

45.9%

Clerical & Administrative

18.9%

Professionals

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

8.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.1%

Labourers

8.1%

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

Watheroo Field of Study

Engineering

31.6%

Education

26.3%

Agriculture & Environment

15.8%

Management & Commerce

10.5%

Society & Culture

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.9%

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

Watheroo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Watheroo Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

9.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

20.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Watheroo Marital Status

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Married

46.8% 52

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Separated

5.4% 6

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Divorced

6.3% 7

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Widowed

6.3% 7

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Never married

35.1% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Watheroo Ancestry

English

32.2%

Australian

28.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

12.8%

Scottish

9.4%

Irish

7.2%

Italian

3.3%

German

2.8%

Dutch

1.7%

Maori

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Watheroo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.1%

Secondary — Government

42.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.8%

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

Watheroo Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 248

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

Watheroo Volunteering

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Volunteer

26.5% 26

—

Not a volunteer

73.5% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Watheroo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Watheroo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.1%

Walked only

16.7%

Did not go to work

6.3%

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

Watheroo Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.2%

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

14.3%

4+ vehicles

18.4%

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

Watheroo Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.0%

3 bedrooms

42.2%

4 bedrooms

26.7%

5 bedrooms

11.1%

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

Watheroo Population Mobility

12.1%

moved in the last year

16.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Watheroo Indigenous Population

8.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

214

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Watheroo Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Watheroo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.4%

$1-$149/wk

9.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Watheroo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.8%

Couple — no children

23.3%

Couple — no children under 15

17.8%

One parent — children under 15

7.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Watheroo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.5% 12

—

Did not provide

87.5% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Watheroo Children Ever Born

No children

13.6%

1 child

18.2%

2 children

54.5%

3 children

13.6%

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

Watheroo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.2%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

12.6%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

15.5%

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

Watheroo Household Size

1 person

35.7%

2 persons

21.4%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

9.5%

5 persons

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Watheroo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

109

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Watheroo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.6%

Blended family — no other children

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Watheroo Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,541/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.4%

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

If you earn X in Watheroo

Your weekly income

≈ $6,678/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $1,381/wk

Rent share 10.4%

Watheroo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Weld Range

Pop: 69 Income: $2,333/wk

Copley (WA)

Pop: 70 Income: $675/wk Rent: $273/wk

Eganu

Pop: 70 Income: $833/wk

McAlinden

Pop: 70 Income: $575/wk Rent: $130/wk

Parryville

Pop: 70 Income: $691/wk Rent: $325/wk

Amelup

Pop: 71 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $234/wk

Compare Watheroo

Watheroo vs Weld Range →Watheroo vs Copley (WA) →Watheroo vs Eganu →Watheroo vs McAlinden →

Frequently Asked Questions About Watheroo

What is the population of Watheroo WA?

The population of Watheroo WA is 137 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Watheroo is ranked #8,016 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Watheroo?

The median personal income in Watheroo WA is $860 per week, or $44,720 per year.The median household income is $1,541 per week.Family income is $2,416 per week.Watheroo is ranked #2,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Watheroo?

Median rent in Watheroo WA is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 10.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Watheroo ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Watheroo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watheroo WA is $542. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Watheroo?

The median age in Watheroo WA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Watheroo a good suburb to live in?

Watheroo is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 137.The median income is $860/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.4% 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: 51547. All dollar figures in AUD.