South Australia · Suburb Profile

Wattle Flat SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wattle Flat SA is 149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wattle Flat is $779 per week ($40,508 per year). Median rent in Wattle Flat is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Wattle Flat has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Wattle Flat has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (70% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Flat is $1,408.

There were 2 recorded offences in Wattle Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was homicide (2 offences).

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Wattle Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wattle Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$779/wk

$40,508 per year

#3963 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$305/wk

$1,322 per month

#4469 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,408/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wattle Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (76) Female 49.3% (74)

Population Density

6.9

people per km²

149 people · 21.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,906

Family income/wk

Wattle Flat Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wattle Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.5% 22 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.5% 31 dwellings

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

Wattle Flat Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wattle Flat Religion

No Religion

70.1%

Anglican

8.2%

Catholic

7.5%

Not stated

5.4%

Christian (other)

4.8%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wattle Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

27.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

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

Wattle Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

36.8% 46 people

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Employed part-time

34.4% 43 people

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Not in labour force

28.8% 36 people

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

Wattle Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.4%

Bachelor Degree

17.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.4%

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

Wattle Flat Occupation

Professionals

23.9%

Community & Personal Service

21.7%

Managers

17.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Clerical & Administrative

6.5%

Labourers

6.5%

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

Wattle Flat Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Engineering

19.4%

Health

19.4%

Society & Culture

13.9%

Agriculture & Environment

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.1%

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

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

25.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.5%

$4,000+/wk

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wattle Flat Marital Status

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Married

52.6% 61

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Separated

3.4% 4

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Divorced

8.6% 10

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Never married

35.3% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wattle Flat Ancestry

Australian

37.4%

English

32.3%

Scottish

11.1%

Other

6.1%

Dutch

5.1%

German

4.5%

Irish

2.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wattle Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.6%

Secondary — Government

25.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

25.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.4%

Vocational Education

8.6%

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

Wattle Flat Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.1% 9

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No need for assistance

96.9% 285

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

Wattle Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.1% 26

—

Not a volunteer

78.9% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wattle Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wattle Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.9%

Did not go to work

16.1%

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

Wattle Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.8%

2 vehicles

43.1%

3 vehicles

35.3%

4+ vehicles

11.8%

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

Wattle Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.6%

3 bedrooms

31.4%

4 bedrooms

49.0%

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

Wattle Flat Population Mobility

4.2%

moved in the last year

14.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wattle Flat Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

278

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wattle Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Wattle Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.7%

$1-$149/wk

7.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wattle Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

33.6%

Couple — no children under 15

31.2%

Couple — no children

25.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.2%

One parent — children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wattle Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.8% 12

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Did not provide

90.2% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wattle Flat Children Ever Born

No children

39.3%

2 children

48.2%

3 children

5.4%

4 children

7.1%

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

Wattle Flat When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Wattle Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.3%

5–14 hours

27.3%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

20.7%

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

Wattle Flat Household Size

1 person

21.3%

2 persons

32.8%

3 persons

21.3%

4 persons

14.8%

6+ persons

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wattle Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

137

Moved from SA

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 — 2 total

Homicide

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Wattle Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $305/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.5%

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

If you earn X in Wattle Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $305/wk

Left after rent $1,257/wk

Rent share 19.5%

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Wattle Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Beetaloo Valley

Pop: 75 Income: $825/wk Rent: $150/wk

Hampden (SA)

Pop: 75 Income: $439/wk Rent: $200/wk

Petersville

Pop: 75 Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk

Woolumbool

Pop: 75 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $150/wk

Conmurra

Pop: 76 Income: $1,194/wk Rent: $50/wk

Bletchley

Pop: 76 Income: $674/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wattle Flat

What is the population of Wattle Flat SA?

The population of Wattle Flat SA is 149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.9 people per km².Wattle Flat is ranked #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wattle Flat?

The median personal income in Wattle Flat SA is $779 per week, or $40,508 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,906 per week.Wattle Flat is ranked #3,963 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wattle Flat?

Median rent in Wattle Flat SA is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wattle Flat ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wattle Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Flat SA is $1,408. 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 SA is 49 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 South Australia with a population of 149.The median income is $779/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 41550. All dollar figures in AUD.