3/23 Tay Street

Watson ACT 2602

The size of Watson is approximately 3.7 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 16% of total area. The population of Watson in 2011 was 5,121 people. By 2016 the population was 5,880 showing a population growth of 14.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Watson is 30-39 years. Households in Watson are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Watson work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 59.8% of the homes in Watson were owner-occupied compared with 57.2% in 2016.

Watson has 3,109 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Watson have seen a 41.16% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 42.26% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Watson is $1,064,344 while the median value for Units is $561,855.
• Houses have a median rent of $620 while Units have a median rent of $560.