Wattle Range SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wattle Range SA is 68 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wattle Range is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Wattle Range is $175 per week ($758 per month). Wattle Range has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wattle Range has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Range is $434.

There were 3 recorded offences in Wattle Range in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Wattle Range Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wattle Range Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
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Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$434/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wattle Range Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (31) Female 53.7% (36)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
68 people · 209.2 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,718
Family income/wk

Wattle Range Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
35-39
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 Range Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.3% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.7% 4 dwellings

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

Wattle Range Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wattle Range Religion

No Religion
36.4%
Not stated
21.2%
Catholic
15.2%
Lutheran
12.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
10.6%
Anglican
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wattle Range Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.0%

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

Wattle Range Employment

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Employed full-time
54.0% 27 people
Employed part-time
30.0% 15 people
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Not in labour force
16.0% 8 people

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

Wattle Range Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.7%
Bachelor Degree
35.3%

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

Wattle Range Occupation

Professionals
45.5%
Managers
27.3%
Labourers
27.3%

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

Wattle Range Field of Study

Education
55.6%
Agriculture & Environment
44.4%

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

Wattle Range Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wattle Range Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.0%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wattle Range Marital Status

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Married
57.6% 34
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Separated
5.1% 3
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Divorced
10.2% 6
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Never married
27.1% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wattle Range Ancestry

Australian
36.6%
English
31.7%
Irish
13.4%
Scottish
12.2%
Dutch
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wattle Range School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Wattle Range Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 125

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

Wattle Range Volunteering

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Volunteer
52.1% 25
Not a volunteer
47.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wattle Range How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Walked only
16.7%
Did not go to work
16.7%

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

Wattle Range Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.6%
2 vehicles
17.6%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
47.1%

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

Wattle Range Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
28.0%
3 bedrooms
28.0%
4 bedrooms
44.0%

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

Wattle Range Population Mobility

5.0%
moved in the last year
19.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wattle Range Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
115
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wattle Range Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Lung condition
6
Asthma
4

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

Wattle Range Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
13.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
27.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wattle Range Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.2%
Couple — no children
36.4%
Couple — no children under 15
11.4%
One parent — children under 15
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wattle Range Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.5% 4
Did not provide
91.5% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wattle Range Children Ever Born

No children
18.8%
2 children
18.8%
3 children
62.5%

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

Wattle Range Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.3%
5–14 hours
18.2%
15–29 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
13.6%
Did not do domestic work
22.7%

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

Wattle Range Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
15.0%
5 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wattle Range Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wattle Range Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Property Damage
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Wattle Range Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,687/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.4%

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

If you earn X in Wattle Range

≈ $7,310/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $1,512/wk
Rent share 10.4%

Wattle Range vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wattle Range

What is the population of Wattle Range SA?

The population of Wattle Range SA is 68 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Wattle Range?

The median personal income in Wattle Range SA is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $1,718 per week.

How much is rent in Wattle Range?

Median rent in Wattle Range SA is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 10.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wattle Range?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wattle Range SA is $434. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wattle Range?

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

Is Wattle Range a good suburb to live in?

Wattle Range is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 68.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.4% 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: 41552. All dollar figures in AUD.