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Wattle Grove TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wattle Grove TAS is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wattle Grove is $708 per week ($36,816 per year). Median rent in Wattle Grove is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Wattle Grove has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Wattle Grove has a population density of 22.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wattle Grove is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Grove is $1,328.

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Wattle Grove Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wattle Grove Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$708/wk

$36,816 per year

#5343 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,328/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Wattle Grove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (64) Female 51.9% (69)

Population Density

22.1

people per km²

135 people · 6.1 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,562

Family income/wk

Wattle Grove Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

25-29

30-34

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 Grove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.5% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.5% 15 dwellings

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

Wattle Grove Country of Birth

Australia

91.8%

England

8.2%

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

Wattle Grove Religion

No Religion

41.9%

Catholic

26.5%

Not stated

9.6%

Anglican

8.1%

Pentecostal

4.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.7%

Buddhism

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wattle Grove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Wattle Grove Employment

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Employed full-time

34.1% 31 people

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Employed part-time

26.4% 24 people

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Not in labour force

39.6% 36 people

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

Wattle Grove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.8%

Bachelor Degree

28.4%

Postgraduate Degree

16.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

13.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.0%

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

Wattle Grove Occupation

Professionals

48.6%

Managers

24.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.5%

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

Wattle Grove Field of Study

Education

17.1%

Architecture & Building

17.1%

Engineering

14.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

Management & Commerce

11.4%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Creative Arts

8.6%

Health

8.6%

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

$300-$399/wk

11.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wattle Grove Marital Status

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Married

58.6% 68

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Separated

3.4% 4

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Divorced

8.6% 10

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Widowed

5.2% 6

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Never married

24.1% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wattle Grove Ancestry

English

33.9%

Australian

28.1%

Scottish

8.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.6%

Irish

6.4%

Dutch

4.7%

Other

3.5%

Italian

2.3%

French

1.8%

German

1.8%

Welsh

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wattle Grove School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

23.8%

Primary — Government

19.0%

Primary — Catholic

19.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.0%

Vocational Education

19.0%

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

Wattle Grove Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 11

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 227

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

Wattle Grove Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.7% 16

—

Not a volunteer

84.3% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wattle Grove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

36.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wattle Grove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.1%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Walked only

7.0%

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

Wattle Grove Car Ownership

1 vehicle

24.1%

2 vehicles

46.3%

3 vehicles

18.5%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

Wattle Grove Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.3%

2 bedrooms

29.2%

3 bedrooms

47.9%

4 bedrooms

16.7%

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

Wattle Grove Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

31.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wattle Grove Indigenous Population

17.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

182

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wattle Grove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Wattle Grove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

3.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wattle Grove Family Structure

Couple — no children

52.2%

Couple — children under 15

41.1%

Couple — no children under 15

3.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wattle Grove Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 4

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Never served

96.1% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wattle Grove Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.1% 9

—

Did not provide

90.9% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wattle Grove Children Ever Born

No children

19.4%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

16.7%

3 children

30.6%

4 children

25.0%

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

Wattle Grove When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Wattle Grove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

9.3%

5–14 hours

38.1%

15–29 hours

21.6%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

18.6%

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

Wattle Grove Household Size

1 person

24.5%

2 persons

49.1%

3 persons

11.3%

5 persons

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wattle Grove Where Residents Moved From

Same address

107

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Wattle Grove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.6%

Step family — no other children

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wattle Grove Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,199/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Wattle Grove

Your weekly income

≈ $5,196/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $889/wk

Rent share 25.9%

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Wattle Grove vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wattle Grove

What is the population of Wattle Grove TAS?

The population of Wattle Grove TAS is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.1 people per km².Wattle Grove is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wattle Grove?

The median personal income in Wattle Grove TAS is $708 per week, or $36,816 per year.The median household income is $1,199 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Wattle Grove is ranked #5,343 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wattle Grove?

Median rent in Wattle Grove TAS is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 25.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Wattle Grove ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wattle Grove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Grove TAS is $1,328. 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 TAS is 53 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 Tasmania with a population of 135.The median income is $708/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.9% 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: 60722. All dollar figures in AUD.