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Watanobbi

Population and dwellings

4,031

ABS Estimated Resident Population 2023*

The Census usual resident population of Watanobbi in 2021 was 3,980, living in 1,550 dwellings with an average household size of 2.64.

There are a number of different ways of measuring the population of an area, all of which give an insight into the size of the place and its rate of growth over different time periods. The Census counts people where they are on the night of the Census (Enumerated population) and also by where they usually live (Usual residence). Both these populations are useful and form the basis for a range of characteristics collected in the Census.

However, the most accurate count of the total population is Estimated Resident Population, which factors in an estimate of those missed in the Census and those who were overseas on Census night. It is usually higher than either Census count, and is also updated annually after the Census, providing preliminary estimates for up to 5 years.

This page provides the three population counts for Watanobbi at the last Census, with comparisons to previous Census years for the Census counts only. The current estimate for Watanobbi at the most recent year available is shown at the top of the page. This figure is a preliminary estimate only and is subject to review after the next Census data are released. Please use with caution.

Also included are a range of sub-population groups and key statistics from the Census (Usual resident) population, such as citizens, employed persons and Indigenous population.

These figures all provide the context for the size of the population and growth rate within Watanobbi and should be looked at in conjunction with other basic demographic information, such as Age Structure, Dwelling Type and Household Size.

The data on this page are sourced from a variety of different tables and designed to give a range of population and dwelling numbers for the area.

Population
Watanobbi - Total persons20212016Change
PopulationNumber%Bateau Bay %Number%Bateau Bay %2016 to 2021
Estimated Resident Population4,009------------
Enumerated Population3,966----3,813----+153
Usual Resident Population3,980----3,860----+120

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Selected subpopulation categories
Watanobbi - Total people (Usual residence)20212016Change
Population groupNumber%Bateau Bay %Number%Bateau Bay %2016 to 2021
Males1,94848.947.21,85148.046.9+97
Females2,03451.152.82,00852.053.1+26
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population3438.65.12767.23.4+67
Australian citizens3,44686.590.53,41988.691.1+27
Eligible voters (citizens aged 18+)2,57964.869.62,47564.170.9+104
Population over 153,13678.880.73,00777.982.1+129
Employed Population1,56893.495.71,55189.794.4+17
Overseas visitors (enumerated)3----5-----2

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dwellings
Watanobbi - Households (Enumerated)20212016Change
DwellingsNumber%Bateau Bay %Number%Bateau Bay %2016 to 2021
Total dwellings1,550100.0100.01,486100.0100.0+64
Occupied private dwellings1,50397.093.61,40294.391.3+101
Population in non-private dwellings9----6----+3
Average household size (persons per dwelling)2.64--2.482.71--2.46-0.08

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021 (Enumerated). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

*Note that this is an estimate based on ERP at the SA1 level. It is subject to review after the next Census data release and may not match .id's population forecasts.

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