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Wattening WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wattening WA is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wattening is $1,218 per week ($63,336 per year). Median rent in Wattening is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Wattening has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wattening has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wattening is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattening is $1,997.

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📍 Wattening, Western Australia — 31.3087°S, 116.4856°E

Wattening Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wattening Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,218/wk
$63,336 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
👤
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,997/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 1 per bedroom

Wattening Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.6% (34) Female 42.4% (25)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
61 people · 190.7 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$3,250
Family income/wk

Wattening Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wattening Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
75.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Wattening Country of Birth

Australia
87.1%
England
12.9%

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

Wattening Religion

No Religion
33.9%
Anglican
21.0%
Catholic
19.4%
Christian (other)
17.7%
Not stated
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wattening Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.1%

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

Wattening Employment

💼
Employed full-time
54.1% 20 people
⏰
Employed part-time
35.1% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
10.8% 4 people

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

Wattening Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.0%
Certificate III/IV
33.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.6%

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

Wattening Occupation

Professionals
35.3%
Managers
29.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.6%

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

Wattening Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
29.2%
Education
16.7%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
12.5%
Engineering
12.5%
Management & Commerce
12.5%

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

Wattening Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wattening Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
20.0%
$4,000+/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wattening Marital Status

💍
Married
73.3% 33
📋
Divorced
17.8% 8
👤
Never married
8.9% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wattening Ancestry

Australian
37.7%
English
29.9%
Other
11.7%
German
7.8%
Scottish
7.8%
New Zealander
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wattening School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
30.8%
Pre-school
23.1%
Primary — Government
23.1%
Primary — Catholic
23.1%

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

Wattening Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 111

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

Wattening Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
32.4% 12
—
Not a volunteer
67.6% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wattening Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wattening How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
59.1%
Did not go to work
22.7%
Walked only
18.2%

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

Wattening Car Ownership

2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Wattening Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
26.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%
5 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Wattening Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
30.4%
moved in the last 5 years
73.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wattening Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
97
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wattening Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
6

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

Wattening Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
24.0%
$500-$649/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wattening Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
67.4%
Couple — no children
17.4%
One parent — no children under 15
8.7%
Couple — no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wattening Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.6% 8
—
Did not provide
81.4% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wattening Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Wattening Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.2%
5–14 hours
23.7%
15–29 hours
7.9%
30+ hours
26.3%
Did not do domestic work
7.9%

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

Wattening Household Size

1 person
13.6%
2 persons
27.3%
3 persons
13.6%
4 persons
13.6%
5 persons
18.2%
6+ persons
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wattening Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
76.9%
Blended family — no other children
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wattening Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,333/wk
Median Rent $450/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Wattening

≈ $10,110/month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,883/wk
Rent share 19.3%

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Wattening vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Hoffman
Pop: 31 Income: $850/wk Rent: $600/wk
Boothendarra
Pop: 31 Income: $1,041/wk
Coyrecup
Pop: 31 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $145/wk
Dangin
Pop: 31 Income: $725/wk
Lyndon
Pop: 31 Income: $700/wk Rent: $415/wk
Picton (WA)
Pop: 31 Income: $575/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wattening

What is the population of Wattening WA?

The population of Wattening WA is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Wattening?

The median personal income in Wattening WA is $1,218 per week, or $63,336 per year.The median household income is $2,333 per week.Family income is $3,250 per week.

How much is rent in Wattening?

Median rent in Wattening WA is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wattening?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattening WA is $1,997. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wattening?

The median age in Wattening WA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wattening a good suburb to live in?

Wattening is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 61.The median income is $1,218/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 51548. All dollar figures in AUD.