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Wattle Grove QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wattle Grove QLD is 100 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wattle Grove is $659 per week ($34,268 per year). Median rent in Wattle Grove is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Wattle Grove has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wattle Grove has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Grove is $1,208.

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Wattle Grove Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wattle Grove Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$659/wk

$34,268 per year

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,208/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wattle Grove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.0% (47) Female 53.0% (53)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

100 people · 69.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,124

Family income/wk

Wattle Grove 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wattle Grove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.3% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.7% 16 dwellings

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

Wattle Grove Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wattle Grove Religion

No Religion

32.4%

Catholic

29.4%

Uniting Church

18.6%

Anglican

13.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wattle Grove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.0%

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

Wattle Grove Employment

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Employed full-time

55.1% 38 people

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Employed part-time

18.8% 13 people

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Unemployed

5.8% 4 people

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Not in labour force

20.3% 14 people

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

Wattle Grove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

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

Wattle Grove Occupation

Managers

37.5%

Professionals

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

18.8%

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

Wattle Grove Field of Study

Engineering

24.1%

Health

20.7%

Management & Commerce

17.2%

Agriculture & Environment

13.8%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.3%

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

Wattle Grove Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wattle Grove Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

17.9%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

21.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wattle Grove Marital Status

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Married

70.4% 57

👤

Never married

29.6% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wattle Grove Ancestry

Australian

36.9%

English

31.2%

Irish

14.2%

German

5.7%

Scottish

5.7%

Other

3.5%

New Zealander

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wattle Grove School & University Attendance

Pre-school

26.7%

Secondary — Government

26.7%

Vocational Education

26.7%

Primary — Government

20.0%

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

Wattle Grove Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.0% 4

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No need for assistance

98.0% 192

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

Wattle Grove Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.2% 19

—

Not a volunteer

76.8% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wattle Grove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

27.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

72.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wattle Grove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.4%

Did not go to work

21.6%

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

Wattle Grove Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.3%

2 vehicles

51.7%

3 vehicles

27.6%

4+ vehicles

10.3%

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

Wattle Grove Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

51.4%

4 bedrooms

29.7%

5 bedrooms

8.1%

6+ bedrooms

10.8%

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

Wattle Grove Population Mobility

9.1%

moved in the last year

33.7%

moved in the last 5 years

8.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wattle Grove Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

218

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wattle Grove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Stroke

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Wattle Grove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

26.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

11.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wattle Grove Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.7%

Couple — children under 15

38.4%

Couple — no children under 15

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wattle Grove Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 3

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Never served

96.2% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wattle Grove Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 12

—

Did not provide

84.4% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wattle Grove Children Ever Born

No children

45.8%

2 children

41.7%

3 children

12.5%

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

Wattle Grove When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Wattle Grove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.4%

5–14 hours

35.9%

15–29 hours

10.3%

30+ hours

17.9%

Did not do domestic work

11.5%

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

Wattle Grove Household Size

1 person

13.0%

2 persons

41.3%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

17.4%

5 persons

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wattle Grove Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Wattle Grove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wattle Grove Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Wattle Grove

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,335/wk

Rent share 17.8%

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Wattle Grove vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 50 Income: $550/wk Rent: $110/wk

Beebo

Pop: 50 Income: $464/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bella Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $433/wk Rent: $365/wk

Coal Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $710/wk Rent: $90/wk

Fordsdale

Pop: 50 Income: $630/wk Rent: $350/wk

Gilldora

Pop: 50 Income: $575/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wattle Grove

What is the population of Wattle Grove QLD?

The population of Wattle Grove QLD is 100 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Wattle Grove?

The median personal income in Wattle Grove QLD is $659 per week, or $34,268 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Wattle Grove?

Median rent in Wattle Grove QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wattle Grove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Grove QLD is $1,208. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wattle Grove?

The median age in Wattle Grove QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wattle Grove a good suburb to live in?

Wattle Grove is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 100.The median income is $659/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 33010. All dollar figures in AUD.