Waterloo is a rural locality in Western Australia, 164 km from Perth CBD, around 1 hour 50 minutes by car. Population is 144; the median age is 49 and the median household income is $71,500 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality fell 18.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,517. Waterloo is characterised by high crime risk. Walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 144. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Schools
Walkability
Waterloo is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Waterloo.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 83
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Dardanup: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Waterloo is home to 144 residents, with a median age of 49, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $72,000 a year, with unemployment at 8.5%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
144
Median Age
49
Median Household Income
$71,500/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$32,552/yr
Unemployment Rate
8.5%
Unoccupied Dwellings
14.8%
Total Dwellings
61
Owner-Occupier Rate
83.3%
Houses
91.8%
Rental Stress
18.2%
Mortgage Stress
25.5%
Work From Home
34.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 76.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.2%
- Employment Rate
- 57.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 25.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,797 a year through Dardanup based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: Dardanup
In the year to August 2026, 83 new dwellings were approved across Dardanup. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 79.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Wokalup, 24.3 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 15 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 8.5 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 13.3% of addresses
- 12 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 774 mm
- 61 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 5.0 kmFossil Fuel Electricity GenerationTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
EV adoption
In postcode 6228, 3 of 193 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.0% (0 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.6%.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.
Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Ben Small Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ben Small | 47.8% | 52.2% | +1.9 |
| 2022 | Nola Marino | 45.7% | 54.3% | -10.3 |
| 2019 | Nola Marino | 35.4% | 64.6% | +2.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Jodie Hanns WA Labor
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jodie Hanns ALP | 54.3% |
| 2021 | Jodie Hanns ALP | 73.4% |
| 2017 | Mick Murray ALP | 64.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.
Looking at a specific address in Waterloo?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 144 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
Australind WA 6233
Eaton WA 6232
Millbridge WA 6232
Roelands WA 6226
Burekup WA 6227
Henty WA 6236
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Common questions about Waterloo
Is Waterloo a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Waterloo is high (86/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Waterloo?
Waterloo has a low recorded bushfire history (35/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a moderate share of it (40/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Waterloo?
Waterloo, WA had a population of 144 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Waterloo, WA?
The postcode for Waterloo, WA is 6228.
How far is Waterloo from Perth?
Waterloo is 164 km from Perth CBD by road, about 108 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Waterloo?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Waterloo was $71,500 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Waterloo?
There are too few current rental listings in Waterloo for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Waterloo?
The median age of residents in Waterloo was 49 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Waterloo at risk of bushfire?
Waterloo has a low recorded bushfire history (35/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Waterloo walkable?
Waterloo scores 10/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Waterloo?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Waterloo, Wokalup (24.3 km away), 774 mm of rain a year over 61 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Waterloo?
First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Waterloo belong to?
Waterloo sits within the Dardanup local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Waterloo?
The average residential rates bill through Dardanup is $2,797 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Waterloo?
Across Dardanup, 83 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 79.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Waterloo in?
Waterloo sits within the federal Division of Forrest, currently held by Ben Small (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2025
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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