Suburbs Waugh Pocket

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Waugh Pocket QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Waugh Pocket QLD is 46 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waugh Pocket is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Waugh Pocket is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Waugh Pocket has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Waugh Pocket has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waugh Pocket is $2,000.

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📍 Waugh Pocket, Queensland — 17.4548°S, 145.9347°E

Crime: Low Med High

Waugh Pocket Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Waugh Pocket Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$743/wk
$38,636 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$245/wk
$1,062 per month
👤
Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Waugh Pocket Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (24) Female 45.5% (20)

Population Density

4.7
people per km²
46 people · 9.8 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Waugh Pocket Age Distribution

35-39
45-49
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Waugh Pocket Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
64.3% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.7% 5 dwellings

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

Waugh Pocket Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Waugh Pocket Religion

No Religion
41.7%
Catholic
25.0%
Anglican
22.2%
Not stated
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waugh Pocket Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%

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

Waugh Pocket Employment

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Employed full-time
53.7% 22 people
⏰
Employed part-time
19.5% 8 people
🏠
Not in labour force
26.8% 11 people

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

Waugh Pocket Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Waugh Pocket Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Waugh Pocket Field of Study

Management & Commerce
66.7%
Engineering
33.3%

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

Waugh Pocket Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waugh Pocket Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
38.5%
$4,000+/wk
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waugh Pocket Marital Status

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Married
57.4% 27
↔️
Separated
6.4% 3
👤
Never married
36.2% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waugh Pocket Ancestry

English
48.7%
Australian
30.8%
Irish
20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waugh Pocket Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 71

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

Waugh Pocket Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
17.1% 7
—
Not a volunteer
82.9% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waugh Pocket Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Waugh Pocket How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.9%
Walked only
38.1%

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

Waugh Pocket Car Ownership

1 vehicle
40.0%
2 vehicles
60.0%

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

Waugh Pocket Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
66.7%

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

Waugh Pocket Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
18.2%
moved in the last 5 years
58.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waugh Pocket Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
64
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waugh Pocket Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Waugh Pocket Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
28.6%
$650-$799/wk
19.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
19.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waugh Pocket Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.7%
Couple — children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waugh Pocket Military Service

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Previously served
9.8% 4
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Never served
90.2% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Waugh Pocket Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waugh Pocket Children Ever Born

2 children
30.0%
3 children
70.0%

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

Waugh Pocket When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

Waugh Pocket Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
23.5%
15–29 hours
23.5%
30+ hours
17.6%
Did not do domestic work
35.3%

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

Waugh Pocket Household Size

1 person
61.1%
2 persons
38.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waugh Pocket Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waugh Pocket Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $245/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Waugh Pocket

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $245/wk
Left after rent $880/wk
Rent share 21.8%

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Waugh Pocket vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Breadalbane (Qld)
Pop: 23 Income: $900/wk Rent: $290/wk
Auburn (Qld)
Pop: 23 Income: $1,375/wk
Commissioners Flat
Pop: 23 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $450/wk
Dunk
Pop: 23 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $200/wk
Kilmorey Falls
Pop: 23 Income: $383/wk Rent: $100/wk
Mantuan Downs
Pop: 23 Income: $1,874/wk

Compare Waugh Pocket

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waugh Pocket

What is the population of Waugh Pocket QLD?

The population of Waugh Pocket QLD is 46 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Waugh Pocket?

The median personal income in Waugh Pocket QLD is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.

How much is rent in Waugh Pocket?

Median rent in Waugh Pocket QLD is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Waugh Pocket?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waugh Pocket QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waugh Pocket?

The median age in Waugh Pocket QLD is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waugh Pocket a good suburb to live in?

Waugh Pocket is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 46.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 33014. All dollar figures in AUD.