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Watsonville QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Watsonville, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Watsonville QLD is 176 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watsonville is $455 per week ($23,660 per year). Median rent in Watsonville is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Watsonville has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Watsonville has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (27% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watsonville is $784.

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Watsonville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Watsonville Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$455/wk

$23,660 per year

#8610 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$784/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Watsonville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.9% (97) Female 46.1% (83)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

176 people · 280.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,031

Family income/wk

Watsonville Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Watsonville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 16 dwellings

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

Watsonville Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Watsonville Religion

Anglican

27.0%

No Religion

26.4%

Not stated

19.1%

Christian (other)

10.7%

Catholic

7.9%

Buddhism

5.1%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Salvation Army

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Watsonville Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Watsonville Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Watsonville Employment

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Employed full-time

16.9% 20 people

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Employed part-time

18.6% 22 people

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Unemployed

3.4% 4 people

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Not in labour force

61.0% 72 people

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

Watsonville Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

31.0%

Bachelor Degree

11.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.6%

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

Watsonville Occupation

Professionals

45.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.2%

Managers

15.2%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.1%

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

Watsonville Field of Study

Health

32.3%

Engineering

22.6%

Management & Commerce

16.1%

Agriculture & Environment

9.7%

Education

9.7%

Society & Culture

9.7%

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

Watsonville Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Watsonville Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.7%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

18.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Watsonville Marital Status

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Married

25.2% 34

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Separated

8.9% 12

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Divorced

17.8% 24

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Widowed

8.9% 12

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Never married

39.3% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Watsonville Ancestry

Australian

44.5%

English

24.2%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

8.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Chinese

3.1%

Dutch

2.6%

Other

2.6%

Greek

1.8%

German

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Watsonville School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

43.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

23.3%

Primary — Government

16.7%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

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

Watsonville Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.7% 20

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No need for assistance

93.3% 279

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

Watsonville Volunteering

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Volunteer

32.5% 37

—

Not a volunteer

67.5% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Watsonville Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

62.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Watsonville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

54.5%

Truck

20.5%

Car (passenger)

15.9%

Did not go to work

9.1%

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

Watsonville Car Ownership

1 vehicle

33.9%

2 vehicles

30.4%

3 vehicles

19.6%

4+ vehicles

16.1%

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

Watsonville Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

24.5%

2 bedrooms

26.5%

3 bedrooms

20.4%

4 bedrooms

10.2%

6+ bedrooms

18.4%

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

Watsonville Population Mobility

9.0%

moved in the last year

28.9%

moved in the last 5 years

13.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

37.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Watsonville Indigenous Population

3.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

297

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Watsonville Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Cancer

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

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

Watsonville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.5%

$150-$299/wk

12.5%

$300-$399/wk

13.5%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$500-$649/wk

11.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Watsonville Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

66.3%

Couple — no children

16.9%

Couple — no children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Watsonville Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 5

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Never served

95.8% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Watsonville Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 17

—

Did not provide

85.1% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Watsonville Children Ever Born

No children

36.8%

1 child

15.8%

2 children

7.9%

3 children

28.9%

4 children

10.5%

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

Watsonville When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Watsonville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.2%

5–14 hours

27.8%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

16.5%

Did not do domestic work

27.0%

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

Watsonville Household Size

1 person

46.8%

2 persons

25.8%

3 persons

9.7%

4 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Watsonville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

142

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Watsonville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Watsonville Rent Prices & Affordability

37%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $695/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 37.4%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Watsonville

Your weekly income

≈ $3,012/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $435/wk

Rent share 37.4%

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Watsonville vs State & National Average

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Pop: 88 Income: $771/wk Rent: $335/wk

Bamboo Creek

Pop: 88 Income: $731/wk Rent: $100/wk

Black Snake

Pop: 88 Income: $541/wk Rent: $280/wk

Christmas Creek

Pop: 88 Income: $659/wk Rent: $268/wk

East End

Pop: 88 Income: $1,199/wk Rent: $210/wk

Lower Tully

Pop: 88 Income: $575/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watsonville

What is the population of Watsonville QLD?

The population of Watsonville QLD is 176 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Watsonville is ranked #7,315 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Watsonville?

The median personal income in Watsonville QLD is $455 per week, or $23,660 per year.The median household income is $695 per week.Family income is $1,031 per week.Watsonville is ranked #8,610 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Watsonville?

Median rent in Watsonville QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 37.4% of household income, which is considered stressed.Watsonville ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Watsonville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watsonville QLD is $784. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Watsonville?

The median age in Watsonville QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Watsonville a good suburb to live in?

Watsonville is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 176.The median income is $455/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.4% 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: 33008. All dollar figures in AUD.