Wattamolla NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wattamolla NSW is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wattamolla is $1,213 per week ($63,076 per year). Median rent in Wattamolla is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Wattamolla has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Wattamolla has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wattamolla is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattamolla is $2,319.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wattamolla in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Wattamolla Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wattamolla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,213/wk
$63,076 per year
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Median Rent
$295/wk
$1,278 per month
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,319/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wattamolla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (40) Female 44.4% (32)

Population Density

4.4
people per km²
71 people · 16.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,916
Family income/wk

Wattamolla Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wattamolla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.1% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.9% 12 dwellings

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

Wattamolla Country of Birth

Australia
72.2%
England
27.8%

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

Wattamolla Religion

No Religion
48.5%
Anglican
13.2%
Catholic
13.2%
Not stated
13.2%
Church Christ
7.4%
SB OSB NRA SB
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wattamolla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
92.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Wattamolla Employment

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Employed full-time
19.0% 12 people
Employed part-time
34.9% 22 people
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Not in labour force
46.0% 29 people

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

Wattamolla Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
42.9%
Postgraduate Degree
24.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Certificate III/IV
10.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.1%

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

Wattamolla Occupation

Professionals
68.4%
Managers
31.6%

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

Wattamolla Field of Study

Society & Culture
37.9%
Engineering
20.7%
Health
20.7%
Education
20.7%

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

Wattamolla Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wattamolla Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
35.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
28.6%
$4,000+/wk
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wattamolla Marital Status

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Married
68.3% 43
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Divorced
7.9% 5
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Never married
23.8% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wattamolla Ancestry

English
42.9%
Australian
24.5%
Scottish
14.3%
Irish
10.2%
Italian
4.1%
Other
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wattamolla School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Wattamolla Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 120

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

Wattamolla Volunteering

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Volunteer
58.3% 35
Not a volunteer
41.7% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wattamolla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wattamolla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Wattamolla Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.0%
2 vehicles
52.2%
3 vehicles
13.0%
4+ vehicles
21.7%

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

Wattamolla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
31.3%
4 bedrooms
43.8%

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

Wattamolla Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
45.9%
moved in the last 5 years
48.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wattamolla Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
135
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wattamolla Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
6
Arthritis
3

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

Wattamolla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
15.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.9%
$3,500+/wk
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wattamolla Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.6%
Couple — no children under 15
26.8%
Couple — children under 15
19.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wattamolla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 8
Did not provide
86.4% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wattamolla Children Ever Born

No children
21.4%
2 children
78.6%

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

Wattamolla When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4

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

Wattamolla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.4%
5–14 hours
24.6%
15–29 hours
36.1%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
13.1%

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

Wattamolla Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
53.3%
3 persons
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wattamolla Where Residents Moved From

Same address
59
Moved from NSW
7

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

Wattamolla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wattamolla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Wattamolla Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,750/wk
Median Rent $295/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.7%

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

If you earn X in Wattamolla

≈ $11,917/month
Median rent $295/wk
Left after rent $2,455/wk
Rent share 10.7%

Wattamolla vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wattamolla

What is the population of Wattamolla NSW?

The population of Wattamolla NSW is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Wattamolla?

The median personal income in Wattamolla NSW is $1,213 per week, or $63,076 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $2,916 per week.

How much is rent in Wattamolla?

Median rent in Wattamolla NSW is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wattamolla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattamolla NSW is $2,319. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wattamolla?

The median age in Wattamolla NSW is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wattamolla a good suburb to live in?

Wattamolla is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 71.The median income is $1,213/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% 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: 14207. All dollar figures in AUD.