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Waitchie

313 km²

Waitchie stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with a younger age profile than most.

It's also marked by household incomes well above most areas and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Waitchie, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population43—since 2011Median age29 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over11.6%Children under 1523.3%People in a de facto relationship10.7%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Waitchie, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Children (0–14) (29%) and Youth (15–24) (14%).

Young adults (25–44)27.9%
Children (0–14)23.3%
Youth (15–24)11.6%
Seniors (65+)11.6%
Older adults (45–64)7.0%

Marital status

In Waitchie, the largest group is Married at 63%, followed by Never married (38%).

  • Married63%
  • Never married38%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Waitchie, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia97.7%

Ancestry

In Waitchie, the largest group is Australian at 51%, followed by English (28%) and Scottish (11%).

Australian67.4%
English37.2%
Scottish14.0%
Irish7.0%
German7.0%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Waitchie, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only109.3%

Religion

People with no religion88.4%

Religious affiliation

In Waitchie, the largest group is No religion at 84%, followed by Christianity (16%).

  • No religion84%
  • Christianity16%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In Waitchie, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 11 (37%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1243.3%
Year 1133.3%
Year 9 or below13.3%

Highest qualification level

In Waitchie, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 65%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (35%).

Certificate III / IV40.7%
Advanced diploma / diploma22.2%

Field of qualification

In Waitchie, the largest group is Engineering & related at 53%, followed by Management & commerce (47%).

Engineering & related29.6%
Management & commerce25.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$974—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,166—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,166—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Waitchie, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 100%.

$1,500–$2,99973.3%

Personal income distribution

In Waitchie, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 52%, followed by Under $650 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

$650–$1,49935.3%
Under $65017.6%
$1,500–$2,99914.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition20.9%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities9.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Waitchie, the largest group is None at 90%, followed by One condition (10%).

None88.4%
One condition9.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Waitchie, the largest group is Other condition at 50%, followed by Asthma (25%) and Diabetes (25%).

Other condition14.0%
Asthma7.0%
Diabetes7.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers50.0%People providing unpaid care11.8%People caring for children unpaid44.1%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.6%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Waitchie, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (32%).

  • Couples with children68%
  • Couples without children32%

Household size

In Waitchie, the largest group is 3 people at 56%, followed by 2 people (44%).

3 people33.3%
2 people26.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$369—since 2011Average people per bedroom1.00—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Waitchie, the largest group is Owned outright at 70%, followed by Other tenure (30%).

  • Owned outright70%
  • Other tenure30%

Types of homes

In Waitchie, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Waitchie, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (23%).

3 bedrooms40.0%
4 bedrooms26.7%
2 bedrooms20.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Waitchie, the largest group is 4 or more at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%) and 3 vehicles (25%).

4 or more33.3%
2 vehicles26.7%
3 vehicles20.0%

How people get to work

In Waitchie, the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Walked (21%) and Worked at home (17%).

Car (driver)60.0%
Walked20.0%
Worked at home16.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years7.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation73.5%Employed full-time64.0%

Industries people work in

In Waitchie, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 83%, followed by Education & training (17%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing60.0%
Education & training12.0%

Occupations people work in

In Waitchie, the largest group is Managers at 100%.

Managers48.0%

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