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Waterloo
NSWWaterloo is a growing suburb in NSW with 18,631 residents.
- SA2 code
- 117031647
- State
- NSW
Population
18,631
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+10.5%
3yr: +9.1% · 10yr: +27.9%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$530/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$2,028/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Waterloo (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +9.1%5yr: +10.5%10yr: +27.9%Total: +246.0%
Population grew from 5,384 to 18,631 over 24 years, averaging 5.3% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 20.3%Almost entirely apartments (84.5%), rental-heavy (75.2% renting), built for families (55% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Apartments 85%
40 houses655 townhouses3,789 apartments
Tenure
Mortgage 18%
Renting 75%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
2,221 (29.1%)
2 bed
4,213 (55.2%)
3 bed
1,074 (14.1%)
4 bed
101 (1.3%)
5 bed
7 (0.1%)
6+ bed
11 (0.1%)