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Wattamondara NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wattamondara NSW is 214 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wattamondara is $655 per week ($34,060 per year). Median rent in Wattamondara is $218 per week ($945 per month). Wattamondara has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Wattamondara has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattamondara is $1,164.

There were 9 recorded offences in Wattamondara in 2025-26, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (3 offences).

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Wattamondara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wattamondara Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$655/wk

$34,060 per year

#6252 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$218/wk

$945 per month

#7167 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,164/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wattamondara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (108) Female 48.3% (101)

Population Density

3.1

people per km²

214 people · 68.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,713

Family income/wk

Wattamondara 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wattamondara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.2% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.8% 37 dwellings

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

Wattamondara Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wattamondara Religion

No Religion

28.6%

Anglican

25.7%

Catholic

21.9%

Not stated

13.8%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

5.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wattamondara Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Wattamondara Employment

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Employed full-time

37.8% 59 people

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Employed part-time

17.3% 27 people

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Not in labour force

44.9% 70 people

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

Wattamondara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

64.8%

Bachelor Degree

15.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.3%

Certificate I/II

8.5%

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

Wattamondara Occupation

Labourers

21.7%

Professionals

20.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.3%

Managers

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.3%

Sales Workers

8.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

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

Wattamondara Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.3%

Engineering

18.3%

Architecture & Building

13.3%

Agriculture & Environment

13.3%

Education

11.7%

Society & Culture

8.3%

Health

6.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.0%

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

Wattamondara Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wattamondara Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wattamondara Marital Status

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Married

53.4% 95

↔️

Separated

5.1% 9

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Divorced

8.4% 15

🕊️

Widowed

2.8% 5

👤

Never married

30.3% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wattamondara Ancestry

English

36.7%

Australian

34.2%

Irish

11.6%

Scottish

5.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.5%

Other

4.7%

Croatian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wattamondara School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

26.5%

Secondary — Catholic

26.5%

Vocational Education

14.7%

Primary — Government

11.8%

Primary — Catholic

11.8%

Pre-school

8.8%

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

Wattamondara Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.7% 20

✅

No need for assistance

94.3% 331

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

Wattamondara Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.2% 37

—

Not a volunteer

75.8% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wattamondara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

7.5%

$450-$599/mo

12.5%

$600-$799/mo

15.0%

$800-$999/mo

10.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wattamondara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.1%

Did not go to work

9.1%

Car (passenger)

3.4%

Truck

3.4%

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

Wattamondara Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.6%

2 vehicles

44.3%

3 vehicles

19.0%

4+ vehicles

10.1%

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

Wattamondara Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.0%

2 bedrooms

15.0%

3 bedrooms

53.8%

4 bedrooms

22.5%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

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

Wattamondara Population Mobility

6.4%

moved in the last year

25.6%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wattamondara Indigenous Population

6.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

351

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wattamondara Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

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

Wattamondara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

9.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wattamondara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.5%

Couple — no children

32.7%

Couple — no children under 15

21.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wattamondara Military Service

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Previously served

5.6% 9

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Never served

94.4% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wattamondara Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 24

—

Did not provide

84.8% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wattamondara Children Ever Born

No children

23.4%

1 child

12.8%

2 children

42.6%

3 children

14.9%

4 children

6.4%

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

Wattamondara When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

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

Wattamondara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

30.6%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

23.1%

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

Wattamondara Household Size

1 person

27.3%

2 persons

38.6%

3 persons

9.1%

4 persons

20.5%

5 persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wattamondara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

175

Moved from NSW

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

Wattamondara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wattamondara Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Drug Offences

Weapons

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Wattamondara Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,402/wk

Median Rent $218/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.5%

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

If you earn X in Wattamondara

Your weekly income

≈ $6,075/month

Median rent $218/wk

Left after rent $1,184/wk

Rent share 15.5%

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Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $18/wk

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Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $18/wk

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Income: $740/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $3/wk

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Wattamondara vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bora Ridge

Pop: 107 Income: $466/wk Rent: $300/wk

Breadalbane (NSW)

Pop: 107 Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $277/wk

Bumbaldry

Pop: 107 Income: $602/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bunnaloo

Pop: 107 Income: $575/wk Rent: $75/wk

Cootralantra

Pop: 107 Income: $616/wk Rent: $330/wk

Kikiamah

Pop: 107 Income: $743/wk Rent: $213/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wattamondara

What is the population of Wattamondara NSW?

The population of Wattamondara NSW is 214 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².Wattamondara is ranked #6,778 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wattamondara?

The median personal income in Wattamondara NSW is $655 per week, or $34,060 per year.The median household income is $1,402 per week.Family income is $1,713 per week.Wattamondara is ranked #6,252 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wattamondara?

Median rent in Wattamondara NSW is $218 per week ($945 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wattamondara ranks #7,167 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wattamondara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattamondara NSW is $1,164. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wattamondara?

The median age in Wattamondara NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wattamondara a good suburb to live in?

Wattamondara is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 214.The median income is $655/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% 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: 14208. All dollar figures in AUD.