Waterford West, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Waterford West QLD is 6,942 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waterford West is $605 per week ($31,460 per year). Median rent in Waterford West is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Waterford West has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Waterford West has a population density of 1,324 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Waterford West is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (34.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterford West is $1,439.

Population
6,942
Census 2021
Median income
$605/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$310/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Waterford West vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Waterford West is $605 a week, 19% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,193rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $310 a week, $10 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 26.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 36, 6 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWaterford WestTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$605/wk$747/wk −19%$766/wk
Household income$1,184/wk$1,593/wk −26%$1,637/wk
Rent$310/wk$320/wk −3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,439/mo$1,625/mo −11%$1,733/mo
Median age3642 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.2%20.4% +5.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Waterford West, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Waterford West Population

6,942 residents at the 2021 Census.

Waterford West Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$605/wk
$31,460 per year
Ranked 7,015 of 14,663
Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
Ranked 4,328 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,439/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Waterford West Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,184/wk
Median rent $310/wk
Rent to income 26.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Waterford West against your income

About $5,131 a month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $874/wk
Rent share 26.2%

Waterford West Schools

12
schools nearby
8
government
945
avg ICSEA score
10,870
total students
Canterbury College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,502 students
1076
ICSEA
Logan Reserve State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 660 students
970
ICSEA
Ohana College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 237 students
964
ICSEA
Waterford State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 532 students
955
ICSEA
Marsden State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 3,857 students
943
ICSEA
Loganlea State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 928 students
930
ICSEA
Marsden State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,411 students
929
ICSEA
Waterford West State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 755 students
918
ICSEA
Kingston State College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 866 students
901
ICSEA
The Centre Education Programme Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 122 students
864
ICSEA
Australian International Islamic College - Logan Reserve Campus Independent
Combined
Kingston Centre for Continuing Secondary Education Government
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Waterford West Map

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Waterford West, Queensland: 27.6927°S, 153.1247°E

Waterford West Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (12)

People in Waterford West

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (3,339) Female 51.9% (3,601)

Population Density

1,324
people per km²
6,942 people · 5.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,444
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
8.0%
England
3.4%
India
2.6%
Philippines
1.4%
Cambodia
1.2%
Afghanistan
1.1%
Samoa
1.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Samoan
2.1%
Punjabi
1.9%
Khmer
1.8%
Arabic
1.6%
Hindi
1.2%
Tagalog
0.7%
Spanish
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
31.5%
Australian
27.0%
Irish
6.8%
Scottish
6.4%
Maori
4.9%
Australian Aboriginal
4.8%
German
4.0%
Samoan
3.8%
Indian
2.3%
Chinese
1.8%
Filipino
1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
34.5%
Catholic
12.8%
Not stated
12.5%
Anglican
8.8%
Islam
4.8%
Christian (other)
4.6%
Pentecostal
2.8%
Uniting Church
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
38.8% 2,132
Separated
4.0% 219
Divorced
11.4% 626
Widowed
7.5% 414
Never married
38.2% 2,099

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.5%
Couple: no children
22.9%
One parent: children under 15
12.9%
Couple: no children under 15
12.2%
One parent: no children under 15
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.4%
2 persons
30.8%
3 persons
14.2%
4 persons
11.6%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Waterford West

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,389 occupied private dwellings in Waterford West at the 2021 Census, 40.4% were rented, 26.2% owned outright and 29.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 42 dwellings
Owned outright
26.2% 626 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.3% 700 dwellings
Rented
40.4% 965 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.3% 56 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
78.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
15.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.3%
2 bedrooms
28.1%
3 bedrooms
39.6%
4 bedrooms
22.5%
5 bedrooms
3.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.9%
$300-$449/mo
3.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
4.2%
$800-$999/mo
8.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
12.5%
1 vehicle
39.6%
2 vehicles
30.0%
3 vehicles
10.7%
4+ vehicles
7.3%

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

Work, income and education in Waterford West

Employment

Employed full-time
30.1% 1,403 people
Employed part-time
17.8% 829 people
Unemployed
5.6% 262 people
Not in labour force
46.5% 2,166 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
17.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.4%
Professionals
15.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.7%
Labourers
12.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.6%
Managers
7.5%
Sales Workers
6.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
9.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
8.9%
$300-$399/wk
6.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.5%
$3,500+/wk
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.0%
Did not go to work
10.4%
Car (passenger)
7.5%
Truck
2.0%
Walked only
1.8%
Train
1.4%
Bus
1.3%
Bicycle
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Other
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Bachelor Degree
16.8%
Postgraduate Degree
5.8%
Certificate I/II
5.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.2%
Society & Culture
18.1%
Engineering
16.4%
Health
9.0%
Architecture & Building
7.7%
Education
7.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Information Technology
4.3%
Creative Arts
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.7%
Secondary: Government
25.0%
Vocational Education
13.7%
Pre-school
6.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.6%
Primary: Catholic
4.0%
Secondary: Catholic
3.3%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
80.1%
Has need for assistance
8.7%
Need for assistance not stated
11.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
697
Asthma
272
Arthritis
266
Diabetes
233
Lung condition
216
Heart disease
199
Stroke
118
Kidney disease
102
Cancer
81
Dementia
31

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 669
Did not provide
86.1% 4,157

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.8% 525
Not a volunteer
89.2% 4,340

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.9% 139
Never served
97.1% 4,726

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
1 child
15.1%
2 children
25.6%
3 children
16.5%
4 children
9.8%
5+ children
4.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
16
1951: 1960
65
1961: 1970
144
1971: 1980
188
1981: 1990
208
1991: 2000
258
2001: 2010
460
2011: 2015
400
2016
104
2017
87
2018
67
2019
85
2020
41
2021
6

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

Population Mobility

16.6%
moved in the last year
45.8%
moved in the last 5 years
9.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,079
Moved from QLD
785
Moved: same area (SA2)
83
Moved from NSW
54
Moved from overseas
32
Moved from VIC
22
Moved from TAS
9
Moved from ACT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.0%
5: 14 hours
24.7%
15: 29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
37.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.3%
Step family: no other children
10.8%
Blended family: no other children
6.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Other couple: children only
0.6%
Blended family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Waterford West

The closest suburb to Waterford West is Loganlea, 2.1 km away.

Loganlea
2.1 km away · income $582/wk · rent $340/wk
Waterford (Qld)
2.2 km away · income $806/wk · rent $400/wk
Bethania
3.0 km away · income $602/wk · rent $340/wk
Logan Reserve
3.2 km away · income $854/wk · rent $390/wk
Marsden
3.3 km away · income $628/wk · rent $350/wk
Meadowbrook
3.5 km away · income $678/wk · rent $385/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterford West

What is the population of Waterford West QLD?

The population of Waterford West QLD is 6,942 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,324 people per km². Waterford West is ranked #1,074 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Waterford West?

The median personal income in Waterford West QLD is $605 per week, or $31,460 per year. The median household income is $1,184 per week. Family income is $1,444 per week. Waterford West is ranked #7,015 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Waterford West?

Median rent in Waterford West QLD is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Waterford West ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Waterford West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterford West QLD is $1,439. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waterford West?

The median age in Waterford West QLD is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waterford West a good suburb to live in?

Waterford West is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,942. The median income is $605/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% 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: 33005. All dollar figures in AUD.