Watson

ACT

Watson is a growing suburb in ACT with 7,377 residents.

SA2 code: 801051061
State: ACT

Population

7,377

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+14.1%

3yr: +6.6% · 10yr: +25.3%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$437/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,414/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Watson (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +6.6%5yr: +14.1%10yr: +25.3%Total: +93.5%

Population grew from 3,813 to 7,377 over 24 years, averaging 2.8% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 5.1%

Predominantly detached houses (58.5%), mixed tenure (66% own or mortgage), built for families (47% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 59%

Townhouses 30%

1,539 houses784 townhouses310 apartments

Tenure

Owned 23%

Mortgage 43%

Renting 34%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

175 (6.7%)

2 bed

617 (23.5%)

3 bed

1,223 (46.5%)

4 bed

531 (20.2%)

5 bed

77 (2.9%)

6+ bed

7 (0.3%)

Watson

Population over time — Watson (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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