Watersleigh at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
40
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Watersleigh.
The postcode for Watersleigh is 2540 (NSW).
Watersleigh (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Watersleigh has roughly 40 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Watersleigh scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Watersleigh's population at 40, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
40
Median age
46
Family households
83%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$193/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
40
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Education
Schools in Watersleigh.
Local schools for Watersleigh
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Government School Catchment
Cambewarra Public School
Havenlee School
North Nowra Public School
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Frequently asked
About Watersleigh.
- What is the Watersleigh postcode?
- Watersleigh is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Watersleigh?
- Watersleigh is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Watersleigh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $193.
- What schools are in Watersleigh?
- There are 17 schools serving Watersleigh on this page, including Cambewarra Public School, Havenlee School, North Nowra Public School.
- How walkable is Watersleigh?
- Watersleigh has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Watersleigh?
- Watersleigh is close to Tapitallee, Longreach, Bangalee, Illaroo, North Nowra.
- What is the population of Watersleigh?
- The population of Watersleigh is approximately 40 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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