Waverly NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Waverly NSW is 77 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waverly is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Waverly is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Waverly has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Waverly has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waverly is $2,336.

There were 4 recorded offences in Waverly in 2024-25, a rate of 52 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Waverly Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Waverly Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,336/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Waverly Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (35) Female 52.7% (39)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
77 people · 212.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

Waverly Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Waverly Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
72.7% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
27.3% 3 dwellings

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

Waverly Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Waverly Religion

No Religion
39.7%
Anglican
27.4%
Catholic
16.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.0%
Not stated
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waverly Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.3%

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

Waverly Employment

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Employed full-time
62.3% 38 people
Employed part-time
19.7% 12 people
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Not in labour force
18.0% 11 people

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

Waverly Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
80.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%

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

Waverly Occupation

Managers
43.2%
Professionals
24.3%
Labourers
24.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.1%

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

Waverly Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
41.7%
Engineering
25.0%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Health
8.3%
Management & Commerce
8.3%

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

Waverly Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waverly Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
26.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
21.1%
$4,000+/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waverly Marital Status

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Married
34.9% 22
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Divorced
12.7% 8
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Never married
52.4% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waverly Ancestry

English
37.6%
Australian
33.3%
Scottish
14.0%
Irish
11.8%
German
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waverly School & University Attendance

Pre-school
100.0%

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

Waverly Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 140

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

Waverly Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.9% 14
Not a volunteer
74.1% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waverly How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.7%
Walked only
18.2%
Other
9.1%

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

Waverly Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
61.9%
4+ vehicles
23.8%

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

Waverly Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
58.3%
4 bedrooms
41.7%

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

Waverly Population Mobility

16.4%
moved in the last year
32.8%
moved in the last 5 years
76.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waverly Indigenous Population

2.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
135
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waverly Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

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

Waverly Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$1-$149/wk
7.1%
$150-$299/wk
10.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waverly Family Structure

Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — children under 15
23.2%
Couple — no children under 15
20.3%
One parent — children under 15
11.6%
One parent — no children under 15
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waverly Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.2% 11
Did not provide
82.8% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waverly Children Ever Born

No children
56.5%
2 children
13.0%
3 children
30.4%

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

Waverly Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.5%
5–14 hours
29.8%
15–29 hours
19.3%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
21.1%

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

Waverly Household Size

1 person
12.5%
2 persons
62.5%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waverly Where Residents Moved From

Same address
51
Moved from NSW
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Waverly Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waverly Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024

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

Waverly Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Waverly

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,325/wk
Rent share 18.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Waverly vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waverly

What is the population of Waverly NSW?

The population of Waverly NSW is 77 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Waverly?

The median personal income in Waverly NSW is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Waverly?

Median rent in Waverly NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Waverly?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waverly NSW is $2,336. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waverly?

The median age in Waverly NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waverly a good suburb to live in?

Waverly is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 77.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 14218. All dollar figures in AUD.