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Wattle Flat VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wattle Flat VIC is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wattle Flat is $822 per week ($42,744 per year). Wattle Flat has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Wattle Flat has a population density of 9.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wattle Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Flat is $1,710.

There were 6 recorded offences in Wattle Flat in 2025-25, a rate of 58 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (3 offences).

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Wattle Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wattle Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$822/wk

$42,744 per year

#3217 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

#8863 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,710/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wattle Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (55) Female 48.1% (51)

Population Density

9.5

people per km²

104 people · 11.0 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Wattle Flat Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wattle Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.0% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.0% 23 dwellings

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

Wattle Flat Country of Birth

Australia

93.5%

England

6.5%

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

Wattle Flat Religion

No Religion

44.9%

Catholic

25.2%

Anglican

9.3%

Not stated

8.4%

Lutheran

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.7%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wattle Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Wattle Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

38.7% 29 people

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Employed part-time

30.7% 23 people

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Unemployed

8.0% 6 people

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Not in labour force

22.7% 17 people

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

Wattle Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.5%

Bachelor Degree

27.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.5%

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

Wattle Flat Occupation

Managers

31.4%

Professionals

25.7%

Clerical & Administrative

22.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.4%

Community & Personal Service

8.6%

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

Wattle Flat Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.5%

Architecture & Building

20.5%

Health

18.2%

Education

15.9%

Agriculture & Environment

11.4%

Engineering

6.8%

Society & Culture

6.8%

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

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

22.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

25.9%

$4,000+/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wattle Flat Marital Status

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Married

55.2% 53

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Separated

4.2% 4

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Divorced

4.2% 4

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Never married

36.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wattle Flat Ancestry

English

32.4%

Australian

30.1%

Irish

12.5%

Scottish

10.3%

Other

4.4%

Dutch

3.7%

German

3.7%

Italian

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wattle Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.5%

Primary — Catholic

30.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

30.8%

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

Wattle Flat Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 199

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

Wattle Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.7% 28

—

Not a volunteer

66.3% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wattle Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wattle Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.9%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Car (passenger)

10.3%

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

Wattle Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.5%

2 vehicles

29.7%

3 vehicles

37.8%

4+ vehicles

18.9%

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

Wattle Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.3%

3 bedrooms

55.6%

4 bedrooms

27.8%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Wattle Flat Population Mobility

6.2%

moved in the last year

31.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wattle Flat Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

180

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wattle Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Wattle Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.8%

$1-$149/wk

9.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wattle Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.6%

Couple — children under 15

31.7%

Couple — no children under 15

22.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wattle Flat Military Service

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Previously served

3.5% 3

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Never served

96.5% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wattle Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.6% 15

—

Did not provide

82.4% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wattle Flat Children Ever Born

No children

48.1%

2 children

14.8%

3 children

37.0%

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

Wattle Flat When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Wattle Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

34.6%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

18.5%

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

Wattle Flat Household Size

1 person

8.6%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

22.9%

4 persons

25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wattle Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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 2025-25 — 6 total

Break & Enter

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Wattle Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Wattle Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $2,250/wk

Rent share —

Wattle Flat vs State & National Average

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Pop: 52 Income: $519/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 52 Income: $391/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 52 Income: $780/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 52 Income: $483/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wattle Flat

What is the population of Wattle Flat VIC?

The population of Wattle Flat VIC is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.5 people per km².Wattle Flat is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wattle Flat?

The median personal income in Wattle Flat VIC is $822 per week, or $42,744 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Wattle Flat is ranked #3,217 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

What are mortgage repayments in Wattle Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Flat VIC is $1,710. 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 VIC is 54 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 Victoria with a population of 104.The median income is $822/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 22726. All dollar figures in AUD.