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Wattle Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wattle Flat NSW is 270 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wattle Flat is $602 per week ($31,304 per year). Median rent in Wattle Flat is $215 per week ($932 per month). Wattle Flat has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Wattle Flat has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wattle Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Flat is $1,300.

There were 13 recorded offences in Wattle Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

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Wattle Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wattle Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$602/wk

$31,304 per year

#7049 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

#7179 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wattle Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (149) Female 46.4% (129)

Population Density

4.6

people per km²

270 people · 58.4 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,571

Family income/wk

Wattle Flat 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)

Wattle Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.8% 55 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.2% 34 dwellings

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

Wattle Flat Country of Birth

Australia

87.6%

England

12.4%

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

Wattle Flat Religion

No Religion

30.7%

Anglican

24.1%

Catholic

21.5%

Not stated

14.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.9%

Other Religions Tot

1.9%

Pentecostal

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wattle Flat Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

32.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Wattle Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

29.9% 60 people

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Employed part-time

20.9% 42 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 5 people

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Not in labour force

46.8% 94 people

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

Wattle Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.6%

Bachelor Degree

17.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.2%

Certificate I/II

6.1%

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

Wattle Flat Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.6%

Professionals

19.7%

Community & Personal Service

19.7%

Managers

13.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Labourers

6.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

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

Wattle Flat Field of Study

Engineering

28.4%

Management & Commerce

11.1%

Health

11.1%

Education

9.9%

Architecture & Building

9.9%

Agriculture & Environment

8.6%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Creative Arts

6.2%

Information Technology

6.2%

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

Wattle Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wattle Flat Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$4,000+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wattle Flat Marital Status

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Married

41.9% 98

↔️

Separated

8.5% 20

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Divorced

15.4% 36

🕊️

Widowed

3.0% 7

👤

Never married

31.2% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wattle Flat Ancestry

Australian

34.5%

English

30.4%

Irish

8.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.8%

Scottish

5.6%

Dutch

3.3%

German

3.1%

Welsh

1.9%

Greek

1.7%

French

1.4%

Italian

1.4%

Other

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wattle Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

13.3%

Secondary — Catholic

13.3%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Primary — Catholic

10.0%

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

Wattle Flat Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.6% 27

✅

No need for assistance

94.4% 456

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

Wattle Flat Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.2% 36

—

Not a volunteer

82.8% 173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wattle Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.9%

$300-$449/mo

10.5%

$450-$599/mo

13.2%

$800-$999/mo

15.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wattle Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.6%

Did not go to work

11.8%

Car (passenger)

7.5%

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

Wattle Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.2%

2 vehicles

50.5%

3 vehicles

12.6%

4+ vehicles

9.7%

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

Wattle Flat Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.7%

2 bedrooms

23.8%

3 bedrooms

43.8%

4 bedrooms

15.2%

5 bedrooms

10.5%

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

Wattle Flat Population Mobility

13.2%

moved in the last year

37.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wattle Flat Indigenous Population

11.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

440

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wattle Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Diabetes

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

Wattle Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$150-$299/wk

10.6%

$300-$399/wk

10.6%

$400-$499/wk

9.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wattle Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.6%

Couple — children under 15

33.2%

Couple — no children under 15

10.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wattle Flat Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 6

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Never served

97.1% 201

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wattle Flat Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 29

—

Did not provide

85.7% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wattle Flat Children Ever Born

No children

10.2%

1 child

11.9%

2 children

61.0%

3 children

16.9%

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

Wattle Flat When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Wattle Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.3%

5–14 hours

37.8%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.1%

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

Wattle Flat Household Size

1 person

34.6%

2 persons

46.2%

3 persons

5.8%

4 persons

6.7%

5 persons

3.8%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wattle Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

211

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Wattle Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wattle Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 13 total

Property Damage

Theft

Assault

Other Against Person

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Wattle Flat Schools

schools nearby

government

932

avg ICSEA score

total students

Wattle Flat Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 9 students

932

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wattle Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,071/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.1%

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

If you earn X in Wattle Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $4,641/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $856/wk

Rent share 20.1%

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Mathoura

Income: $546/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $628/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $600/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $585/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $15/wk

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Coonabarabran

Income: $594/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $602/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $35/wk

Wattle Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bandon Grove

Pop: 135 Income: $634/wk Rent: $272/wk

Ben Lomond (NSW)

Pop: 135 Income: $674/wk Rent: $125/wk

Bendalong

Pop: 135 Income: $749/wk Rent: $310/wk

Big Springs

Pop: 135 Income: $780/wk Rent: $150/wk

Mount Olive (Singleton - NSW)

Pop: 135 Income: $725/wk Rent: $80/wk

Nevertire

Pop: 135 Income: $806/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wattle Flat

What is the population of Wattle Flat NSW?

The population of Wattle Flat NSW is 270 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².Wattle Flat is ranked #6,245 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wattle Flat?

The median personal income in Wattle Flat NSW is $602 per week, or $31,304 per year.The median household income is $1,071 per week.Family income is $1,571 per week.Wattle Flat is ranked #7,049 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wattle Flat?

Median rent in Wattle Flat NSW is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wattle Flat ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wattle Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Flat NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wattle Flat?

The median age in Wattle Flat NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wattle Flat a good suburb to live in?

Wattle Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 270.The median income is $602/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% 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: 14209. All dollar figures in AUD.