Watermans Bay, WA: suburb profile

The population of Watermans Bay WA is 1,369 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Watermans Bay is $1,085 per week ($56,420 per year). Median rent in Watermans Bay is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Watermans Bay has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Watermans Bay has a population density of 1,125 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Watermans Bay is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watermans Bay is $2,934.

Population
1,369
Census 2021
Median income
$1,085/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$410/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

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

Watermans Bay vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Watermans Bay is $1,085 a week, 35% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 84th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $410 a week, $90 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 18.7% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 49, 8 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWatermans BayTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,085/wk$806/wk +35%$766/wk
Household income$2,190/wk$1,722/wk +27%$1,637/wk
Rent$410/wk$320/wk +28%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,934/mo$1,759/mo +67%$1,733/mo
Median age4941 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.7%18.6% +0.1 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 Watermans Bay, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Watermans Bay Population

1,369 residents at the 2021 Census.

Watermans Bay Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,085/wk
$56,420 per year
Ranked 763 of 14,663
Median Rent
$410/wk
$1,777 per month
Ranked 1,715 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,934/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Watermans Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,190/wk
Median rent $410/wk
Rent to income 18.7%

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

Median rent in Watermans Bay against your income

About $9,490 a month
Median rent $410/wk
Left after rent $1,780/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Watermans Bay Schools

15
schools nearby
11
government
1108
avg ICSEA score
10,606
total students
St Mary's Anglican Girls' School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,483 students
1151
ICSEA
Poynter Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 436 students
1128
ICSEA
Carine Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 578 students
1123
ICSEA
Davallia Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 553 students
1122
ICSEA
Marmion Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 375 students
1121
ICSEA
Sacred Heart College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,508 students
1116
ICSEA
Karrinyup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 561 students
1115
ICSEA
Sorrento Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 442 students
1109
ICSEA
Our Lady of Grace School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 587 students
1108
ICSEA
Carine Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,545 students
1105
ICSEA
Duncraig Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 459 students
1105
ICSEA
Glengarry Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 396 students
1104
ICSEA
Our Lady of Good Counsel School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 152 students
1095
ICSEA
North Beach Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 417 students
1091
ICSEA
West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 114 students
1023
ICSEA

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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Watermans Bay, Western Australia: 31.8519°S, 115.7600°E

Watermans Bay Schools (15)

People in Watermans Bay

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (666) Female 51.4% (705)

Population Density

1,125
people per km²
1,369 people · 1.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,053
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

England
9.3%
South Africa
3.5%
New Zealand
2.7%
Ireland
1.0%
United States of America
0.9%
Germany
0.8%
Canada
0.7%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
1.5%
Italian
1.0%
German
0.7%
Portuguese
0.7%
Cantonese
0.4%
French
0.4%
Greek
0.4%

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

Ancestry

English
49.5%
Australian
35.3%
Irish
13.1%
Scottish
10.8%
Italian
6.6%
German
3.4%
Dutch
2.6%
Polish
2.0%
Greek
1.7%
Croatian
1.3%
New Zealander
1.3%

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
42.1%
Catholic
22.9%
Anglican
16.2%
Not stated
4.7%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Christian (other)
2.3%
Eastern Orthodox
1.8%
Buddhism
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
60.7% 698
Separated
1.5% 17
Divorced
7.4% 85
Widowed
4.5% 52
Never married
25.9% 298

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.7%
Couple: children under 15
36.8%
Couple: no children under 15
18.7%
One parent: no children under 15
3.9%
One parent: children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.0%
2 persons
42.8%
3 persons
12.6%
4 persons
13.7%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Watermans Bay

Housing Tenure

Of the 543 occupied private dwellings in Watermans Bay at the 2021 Census, 19.3% were rented, 46.4% owned outright and 30.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
46.4% 252 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.8% 167 dwellings
Rented
19.3% 105 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 5 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
69.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
19.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.7%
2 bedrooms
14.4%
3 bedrooms
37.3%
4 bedrooms
36.6%
5 bedrooms
5.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.4%
$300-$449/mo
3.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.4%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
6.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.4%
1 vehicle
29.0%
2 vehicles
47.1%
3 vehicles
13.9%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

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

Work, income and education in Watermans Bay

Employment

Employed full-time
32.6% 351 people
Employed part-time
25.2% 271 people
Unemployed
2.1% 23 people
Not in labour force
40.1% 431 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
46.1%
Managers
21.6%
Clerical & Administrative
11.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.0%
Community & Personal Service
6.1%
Sales Workers
3.2%
Labourers
1.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.8%
$1-$149/wk
6.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
1.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.6%
$3,500+/wk
11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.3%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Train
2.6%
Truck
1.5%
Other
1.1%
Walked only
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%

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

Bachelor Degree
43.1%
Certificate III/IV
19.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.2%
Postgraduate Degree
12.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.6%
Certificate I/II
1.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.1%
Engineering
15.9%
Health
13.0%
Society & Culture
12.7%
Education
11.4%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Creative Arts
4.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.3%
Information Technology
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.8%
Secondary: Government
14.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
13.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
10.4%
Vocational Education
10.0%
Primary: Catholic
7.1%
Pre-school
7.1%
Secondary: Catholic
6.2%

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
92.9%
Has need for assistance
3.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
79
Arthritis
54
Heart disease
43
Asthma
35
Cancer
23
Diabetes
16
Lung condition
16
Stroke
15
Kidney disease
12
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 156
Did not provide
85.9% 948

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.2% 245
Not a volunteer
77.8% 858

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.2% 36
Never served
96.8% 1,075

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.1%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
33.6%
3 children
21.1%
4 children
5.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
21
1961: 1970
65
1971: 1980
35
1981: 1990
61
1991: 2000
47
2001: 2010
60
2011: 2015
23
2016
10
2017
3
2020
9

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

Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
36.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,160
Moved from WA
119
Moved: same area (SA2)
15
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from NT
4
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5: 14 hours
32.5%
15: 29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
8.4%
Did not do domestic work
17.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.8%
Step family: no other children
6.6%
Blended family: no other children
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $900/wk Rent: $300/wk $110/wk less rent
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Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $300/wk $110/wk less rent

Suburbs near Watermans Bay

The closest suburb to Watermans Bay is North Beach (WA), 1.0 km away.

North Beach (WA)
1.0 km away · income $1,016/wk · rent $380/wk
Marmion
1.3 km away · income $1,014/wk · rent $495/wk
Carine
2.1 km away · income $969/wk · rent $450/wk
Karrinyup
2.6 km away · income $982/wk · rent $450/wk
Trigg
2.8 km away · income $1,110/wk · rent $485/wk
Sorrento (WA)
2.8 km away · income $971/wk · rent $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watermans Bay

What is the population of Watermans Bay WA?

The population of Watermans Bay WA is 1,369 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,125 people per km². Watermans Bay is ranked #3,523 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Watermans Bay?

The median personal income in Watermans Bay WA is $1,085 per week, or $56,420 per year. The median household income is $2,190 per week. Family income is $3,053 per week. Watermans Bay is ranked #763 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Watermans Bay?

Median rent in Watermans Bay WA is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Watermans Bay ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Watermans Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Watermans Bay WA is $2,934. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Watermans Bay?

The median age in Watermans Bay WA is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Watermans Bay a good suburb to live in?

Watermans Bay is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,369. The median income is $1,085/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 51546. All dollar figures in AUD.