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Watsons Creek VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Watsons Creek, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Watsons Creek VIC is 58 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watsons Creek is $1,562 per week ($81,224 per year). Median rent in Watsons Creek is $542 per week ($2,349 per month). Watsons Creek has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Watsons Creek has a population density of 33.2 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watsons Creek is $2,995.
There were 8 recorded offences in Watsons Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 138 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (7 offences).
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Watsons Creek Population
Watsons Creek Median Income & Rent
Watsons Creek Demographics
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Watsons Creek Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Watsons Creek Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Watsons Creek Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Watsons Creek Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Watsons Creek Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Watsons Creek Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Watsons Creek Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Watsons Creek Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Watsons Creek Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Watsons Creek Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Watsons Creek Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Watsons Creek Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Watsons Creek Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Watsons Creek School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Watsons Creek Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Watsons Creek Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Watsons Creek How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Watsons Creek Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Watsons Creek Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Watsons Creek Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Watsons Creek Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Watsons Creek Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Watsons Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Watsons Creek Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Watsons Creek Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Watsons Creek Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Watsons Creek When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Watsons Creek Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Watsons Creek Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Watsons Creek Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Watsons Creek Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Watsons Creek Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Watsons Creek Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watsons Creek
What is the population of Watsons Creek VIC?
The population of Watsons Creek VIC is 58 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 33.2 people per km².
What is the median income in Watsons Creek?
The median personal income in Watsons Creek VIC is $1,562 per week, or $81,224 per year.The median household income is $3,750 per week.Family income is $3,750 per week.
How much is rent in Watsons Creek?
Median rent in Watsons Creek VIC is $542 per week ($2,349 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Watsons Creek?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watsons Creek VIC is $2,995. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Watsons Creek?
The median age in Watsons Creek VIC is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Watsons Creek a good suburb to live in?
Watsons Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 58.The median income is $1,562/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% 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: 22723. All dollar figures in AUD.