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Waterfall

18 km²

Waterfall is characterised by well-off households, a slightly younger population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population522▲ +8.1%since 2011Median age41 yrs▲ +7.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.8%People aged 65 and over16.5%Children under 1520.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42727

Age structure

In Waterfall, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (21%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)28.9%
Young adults (25–44)21.5%
Children (0–14)20.7%
Seniors (65+)16.5%
Youth (15–24)14.8%

Marital status

In Waterfall, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (8%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married33%
  • Divorced8%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Waterfall, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (3%) and Philippines (3%).

Australia84.1%
England2.9%
Philippines2.5%
New Zealand1.5%
India1.1%

Language

People using another language at home6.1%

Language used at home

In Waterfall, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (2%) and Arabic (1%).

English only92.1%
Tagalog1.7%
Arabic0.6%

Religion

People with no religion44.6%

Religious affiliation

In Waterfall, the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (48%) and Islam (1%).

  • Christianity49%
  • No religion48%
  • Islam1%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1249.4%

Highest year of school

In Waterfall, the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1249.4%
Year 1033.4%
Year 9 or below7.3%
Year 116.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$828▲ +31.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,232▲ +39.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,336▲ +29.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week14.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week29.1%

Household income distribution

In Waterfall, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99936.0%
$650–$1,49920.9%
$3,000–$3,99915.7%
$4,000 or more13.4%
Under $6505.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.8%People with a mental health condition12.3%People needing help with daily activities4.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Waterfall, the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Arthritis (23%) and Other condition (15%).

Mental health12.3%
Arthritis11.9%
Other condition7.9%
Asthma5.7%
Heart disease5.0%
Diabetes3.8%
Lung condition1.9%
Cancer1.1%
Dementia1.1%
Stroke1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.6%People providing unpaid care17.1%People caring for children unpaid29.8%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▲ +3.4%since 2011One-parent families15.3%

Family composition

In Waterfall, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (21%) and One-parent families (15%).

  • Couples with children63%
  • Couples without children21%
  • One-parent families15%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$515▲ +52.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,383→ 0.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting14.0%Homes owned outright36.0%Separate (detached) houses94.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Waterfall, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (15%).

  • Owned with a mortgage48%
  • Owned outright38%
  • Rented15%

Types of homes

In Waterfall, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Flat or apartment (4%).

  • Separate house96%
  • Flat or apartment4%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Waterfall, the largest group is Car (driver) at 54%, followed by Worked at home (32%) and Train (8%).

Car (driver)45.3%
Worked at home27.2%
Train6.4%
Walked3.0%
Car (passenger)2.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.6%Labour-force participation64.7%Employed full-time55.1%

Industries people work in

In Waterfall, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Transport & warehousing (9%).

Health care & social assistance16.2%
Retail trade12.1%
Transport & warehousing8.7%
Professional & technical8.3%
Construction7.9%
Education & training7.9%
Other services6.8%
Manufacturing6.0%
Public administration & safety5.3%
Finance & insurance4.9%

Occupations people work in

In Waterfall, the largest group is Professionals at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Managers (15%).

Professionals18.5%
Technicians & trades16.2%
Managers14.3%
Clerical & administrative13.6%
Community & personal service12.8%
Sales workers8.3%
Machinery operators & drivers7.2%
Labourers5.7%

Nearby areas

Heathcote (NSW)Woronora DamHelensburghEngadineHolsworthyLucas HeightsRoyal National ParkLilyvale (NSW)