Waterview Heights, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Waterview Heights NSW is 1,364 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waterview Heights is $582 per week ($30,264 per year). Median rent in Waterview Heights is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Waterview Heights has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Waterview Heights has a population density of 23 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Waterview Heights is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterview Heights is $1,517.

There were 4 recorded offences in Waterview Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

Population
1,364
Census 2021
Median income
$582/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Waterview Heights vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Waterview Heights is $582 a week, 24% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,813th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $85 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 49, 6 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWaterview HeightsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$582/wk$765/wk −24%$766/wk
Household income$1,485/wk$1,704/wk −13%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$385/wk −22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,965/mo −23%$1,733/mo
Median age4943 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.2%22.6% −2.4 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 Waterview Heights, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Waterview Heights Population

1,364 residents at the 2021 Census.

Waterview Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$582/wk
$30,264 per year
Ranked 7,345 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Waterview Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,485/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 20.2%

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

Median rent in Waterview Heights against your income

About $6,435 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,185/wk
Rent share 20.2%

Waterview Heights Map

Waterview Heights, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Waterview Heights, New South Wales: 29.6900°S, 152.8487°E

Waterview Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Waterview Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (680) Female 49.9% (677)

Population Density

23
people per km²
1,364 people · 58.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,649
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
1.6%
Philippines
1.0%
New Zealand
0.7%
India
0.4%
Netherlands
0.2%
Scotland
0.2%
United States of America
0.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
0.3%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%
Tagalog
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
45.2%
Australian
45.1%
Scottish
11.5%
Irish
10.2%
Australian Aboriginal
5.4%
German
4.9%
Dutch
1.8%
Italian
1.5%
Filipino
1.2%
Chinese
0.7%
Welsh
0.7%

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
34.6%
Anglican
24.3%
Catholic
16.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
6.2%
Not stated
5.9%
Uniting Church
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.3%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.7% 631
Separated
2.7% 30
Divorced
8.3% 94
Widowed
4.7% 53
Never married
28.6% 324

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
36.2%
Couple: children under 15
36.2%
Couple: no children under 15
17.0%
One parent: children under 15
5.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.4%
2 persons
48.0%
3 persons
14.4%
4 persons
13.0%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Waterview Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 473 occupied private dwellings in Waterview Heights at the 2021 Census, 5.7% were rented, 49.3% owned outright and 43.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
49.3% 233 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
43.3% 205 dwellings
Rented
5.7% 27 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 5 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.3%
2 bedrooms
4.9%
3 bedrooms
42.0%
4 bedrooms
39.0%
5 bedrooms
9.6%
6+ bedrooms
3.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$300-$449/mo
3.8%
$450-$599/mo
4.9%
$600-$799/mo
1.6%
$800-$999/mo
6.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.1%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3 vehicles
22.6%
4+ vehicles
13.2%

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

Work, income and education in Waterview Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
31.5% 329 people
Employed part-time
20.6% 215 people
Unemployed
2.8% 29 people
Not in labour force
45.2% 473 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
19.5%
Professionals
18.9%
Clerical & Administrative
17.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.6%
Managers
10.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.8%
Labourers
7.0%
Sales Workers
5.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.7%
$1-$149/wk
6.0%
$150-$299/wk
8.0%
$300-$399/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.4%
Did not go to work
12.3%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Truck
3.3%
Walked only
1.2%
Bicycle
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.4%

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
54.2%
Bachelor Degree
18.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.8%
Certificate I/II
4.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
20.6%
Management & Commerce
19.2%
Society & Culture
13.5%
Education
12.6%
Health
12.4%
Architecture & Building
7.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.9%
Agriculture & Environment
3.8%
Creative Arts
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
26.0%
Primary: Government
22.6%
Vocational Education
12.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
10.2%
Secondary: Catholic
9.4%
Pre-school
8.7%
Primary: Catholic
5.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.9%

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
88.3%
Has need for assistance
7.5%
Need for assistance not stated
4.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
142
Arthritis
72
Heart disease
43
Asthma
42
Diabetes
40
Lung condition
35
Kidney disease
25
Cancer
22
Stroke
16

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.7% 191
Did not provide
82.3% 886

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.6% 178
Not a volunteer
83.4% 896

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.1% 55
Never served
94.9% 1,032

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.1%
1 child
11.3%
2 children
31.7%
3 children
18.3%
4 children
9.0%
5+ children
1.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
12
1961: 1970
17
1971: 1980
17
1981: 1990
12
1991: 2000
3
2001: 2010
9
2011: 2015
6
2018
3

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

Population Mobility

8.8%
moved in the last year
27.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,197
Moved from NSW
76
Moved: same area (SA2)
28
Moved from VIC
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.4%
5: 14 hours
26.0%
15: 29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
13.6%
Did not do domestic work
25.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.5%
Step family: no other children
12.5%
Blended family: no other children
6.9%
Intact family: other children present
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Waterview Heights Crime Statistics

4 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
2
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Waterview Heights

The closest suburb to Waterview Heights is Grafton, 8.0 km away.

Grafton
8.0 km away · income $641/wk · rent $300/wk
South Grafton
9.3 km away · income $526/wk · rent $280/wk
Junction Hill
9.9 km away · income $668/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterview Heights

What is the population of Waterview Heights NSW?

The population of Waterview Heights NSW is 1,364 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 23 people per km². Waterview Heights is ranked #3,526 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Waterview Heights?

The median personal income in Waterview Heights NSW is $582 per week, or $30,264 per year. The median household income is $1,485 per week. Family income is $1,649 per week. Waterview Heights is ranked #7,345 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Waterview Heights?

Median rent in Waterview Heights NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Waterview Heights ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Waterview Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterview Heights NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waterview Heights?

The median age in Waterview Heights NSW is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waterview Heights a good suburb to live in?

Waterview Heights is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,364. The median income is $582/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% 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: 14204. All dollar figures in AUD.