Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Crows Nest - Waverton

3 km²

Crows Nest - Waverton stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with high household incomes.

It's also marked by far more renters than most areas and more residents than most areas.

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📍 Crows Nest - Waverton, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population17,916▲ +7.8%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +8.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.4%People aged 65 and over14.6%Children under 1513.2%People in a de facto relationship18.3%▲ +18.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 42%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (15%).

Young adults (25–44)41.7%

Older adults (45–64)22.7%

Seniors (65+)14.6%

Children (0–14)13.2%

Youth (15–24)7.9%

Marital status

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Never married at 45%, followed by Married (41%) and Divorced (9%).

Never married45%
Married41%
Divorced9%
Widowed3%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Australia at 75%, followed by England (8%) and China (4%).

Australia57.2%

England6.1%

China3.4%

New Zealand2.7%

India2.7%

South Africa1.8%

Philippines1.2%

Italy0.6%

Vietnam0.5%

Nepal0.5%

Ancestry

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is English at 30%, followed by Australian (22%) and Irish (12%).

English32.9%

Australian24.1%

Irish13.0%

Chinese12.1%

Scottish10.0%

German3.9%

Indian3.8%

Italian3.8%

Filipino1.8%

Dutch1.5%

Language

People using another language at home24.8%

Language used at home

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is English only at 87%, followed by Mandarin (5%) and Cantonese (4%).

English only71.8%

Mandarin4.0%

Cantonese3.5%

Hindi1.0%

Italian0.7%

Vietnamese0.4%

Tagalog0.4%

Greek0.3%

Arabic0.3%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion49.1%

Religious affiliation

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Hinduism (3%).

No religion52%
Christianity40%
Hinduism3%
Buddhism3%
Judaism1%
Other religions1%
Islam1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1286.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher62.1%

Highest year of school

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Year 12 at 90%, followed by Year 10 (6%) and Year 11 (3%).

Year 1286.7%

Year 105.6%

Year 112.5%

Year 9 or below1.6%

Highest qualification level

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 50%, followed by Postgraduate degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Bachelor degree46.3%

Postgraduate degree22.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.8%

Certificate III / IV6.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.5%

Certificate I / II0.6%

Field of qualification

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Management & commerce at 32%, followed by Society & culture (18%) and Health (10%).

Management & commerce29.8%

Society & culture17.0%

Health9.3%

Engineering & related8.5%

Creative arts6.9%

Information technology5.4%

Education5.3%

Natural & physical sciences4.8%

Architecture & building3.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,593▲ +35.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,615▲ +20.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,627▲ +32.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week35.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week43.9%

Household income distribution

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and $650–$1,499 (16%).

$4,000 or more31.2%

$1,500–$2,99928.3%

$650–$1,49915.2%

$3,000–$3,99912.8%

Under $6508.6%

Personal income distribution

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99932.5%

$650–$1,49924.7%

Under $65020.6%

$3,000 or more18.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.7%People with a mental health condition7.6%People needing help with daily activities2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (4%).

None71.4%

One condition18.1%

Two conditions4.1%

Three or more1.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Mental health (20%).

Asthma7.8%

Other condition7.6%

Mental health7.6%

Arthritis5.4%

Heart disease2.9%

Cancer2.7%

Diabetes2.4%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.9%People providing unpaid care8.8%People caring for children unpaid22.0%People who served in the Defence Force1.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.4%People living alone35.4%▲ +1.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (41%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children48%
Couples without children41%
One-parent families9%
Other families2%

Household size

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (35%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people38.4%

1 person35.4%

3 people15.1%

4 people9.0%

5 people1.7%

6 or more0.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$575▲ +22.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,950▲ +13.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting50.3%Homes owned outright25.2%Separate (detached) houses9.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms33.9%▲ +0.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Rented at 51%, followed by Owned outright (25%) and Owned with a mortgage (23%).

Rented51%
Owned outright25%
Owned with a mortgage23%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 69%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (20%) and Separate house (10%).

Flat or apartment69%
Townhouse / semi-detached20%
Separate house10%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 3 bedrooms (27%) and 1 bedroom (20%).

2 bedrooms44.8%

3 bedrooms27.1%

1 bedroom19.4%

4 bedrooms5.1%

5 or more1.6%

Studio / none1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is $550–$749 at 35%, followed by $350–$549 (35%) and $750 or more (23%).

$550–$74934.6%

$350–$54934.6%

$750 or more22.3%

$200–$3494.3%

Under $2002.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 50%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (12%).

$3,000 or more47.7%

$1,800–$2,99926.0%

$1,000–$1,79911.3%

Under $1,00010.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle16.2%▼ -0.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 60%, followed by 2 vehicles (19%) and No vehicle (16%).

1 vehicle60.5%

2 vehicles19.4%

No vehicle16.2%

3 vehicles2.9%

4 or more1.0%

How people get to work

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Worked at home at 70%, followed by Car (driver) (17%) and Walked (7%).

Worked at home61.6%

Car (driver)14.8%

Walked5.8%

Train2.7%

Bus1.8%

Car (passenger)1.2%

Bicycle0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years55.0%Recent arrivals from overseas17.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.2%Labour-force participation73.7%Employed full-time72.4%

Industries people work in

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Professional & technical at 23%, followed by Finance & insurance (13%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Professional & technical21.8%

Finance & insurance12.5%

Health care & social assistance12.4%

Education & training8.2%

Public administration & safety5.4%

Retail trade5.2%

Media & telecommunications4.4%

Construction4.0%

Accommodation & food4.0%

Wholesale trade3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Crows Nest - Waverton, the largest group is Professionals at 47%, followed by Managers (22%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals46.8%

Managers21.5%

Clerical & administrative12.1%

Sales workers5.3%

Community & personal service5.2%

Technicians & trades5.1%

Labourers1.8%

Machinery operators & drivers0.8%

Areas within Crows Nest - Waverton

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Nearby areas

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