Watton NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Watton, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Watton NSW is 63 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watton is $1,031 per week ($53,612 per year). Median rent in Watton is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Watton has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Watton has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watton is $1,734.

There were 1 recorded offences in Watton in 2024-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Watton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Watton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,031/wk
$53,612 per year
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Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,734/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Watton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (31) Female 50.8% (32)

Population Density

5.1
people per km²
63 people · 12.5 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,791
Family income/wk

Watton Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Watton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
29.2% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
70.8% 17 dwellings

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

Watton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Watton Religion

No Religion
66.7%
Catholic
18.5%
Pentecostal
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Watton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.3%

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

Watton Employment

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Employed full-time
52.8% 28 people
Employed part-time
28.3% 15 people
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Not in labour force
18.9% 10 people

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

Watton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
26.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.5%

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

Watton Occupation

Managers
44.0%
Professionals
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Community & Personal Service
12.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
12.0%

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

Watton Field of Study

Management & Commerce
44.4%
Architecture & Building
22.2%
Engineering
16.7%
Society & Culture
16.7%

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

Watton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Watton Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
23.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
29.4%
$4,000+/wk
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Watton Marital Status

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Married
66.0% 31
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Divorced
14.9% 7
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Widowed
6.4% 3
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Never married
12.8% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Watton Ancestry

English
40.9%
Australian
29.0%
Irish
11.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.4%
Italian
4.3%
Scottish
4.3%
Welsh
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Watton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
33.3%
Secondary — Government
28.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
23.8%
Pre-school
14.3%

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

Watton Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 130

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

Watton Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.8% 9
Not a volunteer
81.3% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Watton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Watton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Watton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.9%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
14.3%

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

Watton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
31.3%
5 bedrooms
31.3%

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

Watton Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
30.2%
moved in the last 5 years
77.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Watton Indigenous Population

7.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
125
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Watton Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Mental health
6

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

Watton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
28.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Watton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.2%
Couple — no children
30.2%
Couple — no children under 15
13.2%
One parent — children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Watton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.0% 4
Did not provide
92.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Watton Children Ever Born

2 children
58.3%
3 children
41.7%

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

Watton When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Watton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
32.0%
5–14 hours
18.0%
15–29 hours
24.0%
30+ hours
6.0%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Watton Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
18.8%
3 persons
56.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Watton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Watton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Watton Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,583/wk
Median Rent $360/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.9%

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

If you earn X in Watton

≈ $11,193/month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $2,223/wk
Rent share 13.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Watton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watton

What is the population of Watton NSW?

The population of Watton NSW is 63 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Watton?

The median personal income in Watton NSW is $1,031 per week, or $53,612 per year.The median household income is $2,583 per week.Family income is $2,791 per week.

How much is rent in Watton?

Median rent in Watton NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 13.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Watton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watton NSW is $1,734. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Watton?

The median age in Watton NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Watton a good suburb to live in?

Watton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 63.The median income is $1,031/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.9% 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: 14213. All dollar figures in AUD.