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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
Waverly Median Income & Rent
Waverly Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Waverly Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Waverly Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Waverly Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Waverly Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Waverly Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Waverly Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Waverly Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Waverly Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Waverly Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Waverly Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Waverly Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Waverly Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Waverly Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Waverly School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Waverly Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Waverly Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Waverly How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Waverly Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Waverly Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Waverly Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Waverly Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Waverly Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Waverly Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Waverly Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Waverly Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Waverly Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Waverly Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Waverly Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Waverly Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Waverly Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Waverly Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Waverly Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.