Wattle Hill TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wattle Hill TAS is 176 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wattle Hill is $606 per week ($31,512 per year). Median rent in Wattle Hill is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). Wattle Hill has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Wattle Hill has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Hill is $1,322.

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Wattle Hill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wattle Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$606/wk
$31,512 per year
#6992 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$235/wk
$1,018 per month
#6749 of 14,663
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,322/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wattle Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (90) Female 48.9% (86)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
176 people · 47.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Wattle Hill 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
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wattle Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.8% 30 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
49.2% 29 dwellings

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

Wattle Hill Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wattle Hill Religion

No Religion
58.9%
Anglican
28.0%
Catholic
6.9%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Christian (other)
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wattle Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.5%

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

Wattle Hill Employment

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Employed full-time
41.7% 55 people
Employed part-time
25.8% 34 people
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Not in labour force
32.6% 43 people

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

Wattle Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.8%
Bachelor Degree
20.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
5.9%
Certificate I/II
4.4%

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

Wattle Hill Occupation

Professionals
31.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Clerical & Administrative
18.5%
Community & Personal Service
7.4%
Managers
7.4%
Sales Workers
7.4%
Labourers
5.6%

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

Wattle Hill Field of Study

Engineering
28.0%
Management & Commerce
14.0%
Architecture & Building
14.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.0%
Education
10.0%
Society & Culture
10.0%
Health
6.0%
Agriculture & Environment
6.0%

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

Wattle Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wattle Hill Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
7.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.9%
$4,000+/wk
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wattle Hill Marital Status

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Married
45.6% 68
↔️
Separated
2.7% 4
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Divorced
13.4% 20
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Widowed
6.7% 10
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Never married
31.5% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wattle Hill Ancestry

English
39.6%
Australian
34.3%
Scottish
8.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.1%
Irish
4.1%
German
3.7%
Dutch
2.0%
Maltese
2.0%
Other
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wattle Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
40.5%
Secondary — Government
24.3%
Vocational Education
16.2%
Primary — Catholic
10.8%
Pre-school
8.1%

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

Wattle Hill Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.0% 10
No need for assistance
97.0% 326

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

Wattle Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.7% 30
Not a volunteer
78.3% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wattle Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
40.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
40.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wattle Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
79.0%
Did not go to work
11.1%
Truck
4.9%
Walked only
4.9%

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

Wattle Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
31.8%
3 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
24.2%

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

Wattle Hill Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.5%
2 bedrooms
22.7%
3 bedrooms
45.5%
4 bedrooms
21.2%
5 bedrooms
6.1%

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

Wattle Hill Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
23.1%
moved in the last 5 years
2.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wattle Hill Indigenous Population

8.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
28
Indigenous residents
315
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wattle Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
21
Arthritis
12
Asthma
10
Lung condition
6
Cancer
5
Diabetes
3

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

Wattle Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.8%
$150-$299/wk
9.7%
$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
2.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wattle Hill Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
31.3%
Couple — no children
29.3%
Couple — no children under 15
20.7%
One parent — children under 15
14.7%
One parent — no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wattle Hill Military Service

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Previously served
6.3% 9
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Never served
93.7% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wattle Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.3% 29
Did not provide
79.7% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wattle Hill Children Ever Born

No children
22.0%
2 children
52.0%
3 children
26.0%

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

Wattle Hill When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
4
2001–2010
3

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

Wattle Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5–14 hours
28.1%
15–29 hours
19.9%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

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

Wattle Hill Household Size

1 person
27.3%
2 persons
30.3%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
15.2%
5 persons
7.6%
6+ persons
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wattle Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address
155
Moved — same area (SA2)
12
Moved from TAS
3

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

Wattle Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wattle Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,649/wk
Median Rent $235/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in Wattle Hill

≈ $7,146/month
Median rent $235/wk
Left after rent $1,414/wk
Rent share 14.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wattle Hill vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Frequently Asked Questions About Wattle Hill

What is the population of Wattle Hill TAS?

The population of Wattle Hill TAS is 176 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Wattle Hill is ranked #7,315 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wattle Hill?

The median personal income in Wattle Hill TAS is $606 per week, or $31,512 per year.The median household income is $1,649 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Wattle Hill is ranked #6,992 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wattle Hill?

Median rent in Wattle Hill TAS is $235 per week ($1,018 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wattle Hill ranks #6,749 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wattle Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Hill TAS is $1,322. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wattle Hill?

The median age in Wattle Hill TAS is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wattle Hill a good suburb to live in?

Wattle Hill is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 176.The median income is $606/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60723. All dollar figures in AUD.