The size of Wattleup is approximately 11.2 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 25% of total area. The population of Wattleup in 2011 was 571 people. By 2016 the population was 466 showing a population decline of 18.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Wattleup is 40-49 years. Households in Wattleup are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Wattleup work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 69.8% of the homes in Wattleup were owner-occupied compared with 70% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $575,000.