Council (LGA) · Area profile

Unincorporated NSW

93,209 km²

Unincorporated NSW has fewer residents than most areas, household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly older population.

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📍 Unincorporated NSW, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,016▼ -13.1%since 2011 Median age45 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.5%People aged 65 and over20.5%Children under 1518.4%People in a de facto relationship14.2%▲ +42.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)30.0%

Young adults (25–44)26.1%

Seniors (65+)20.5%

Children (0–14)18.4%

Youth (15–24)5.7%

Marital status

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (8%).

Married52%
Never married32%
Divorced8%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by New Zealand (3%) and England (2%).

Australia81.1%

New Zealand2.3%

England1.7%

Ancestry

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by English (33%) and Scottish (11%).

Australian42.5%

English38.9%

Scottish13.6%

Irish13.0%

German6.6%

Chinese1.6%

Italian1.4%

Dutch1.2%

Language

People using another language at home3.8%

Language used at home

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Mandarin (0%).

English only87.9%

Mandarin0.4%

Religion

People with no religion44.4%

Religious affiliation

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (49%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity50%
No religion49%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1246.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.6%

Highest year of school

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Year 12 at 52%, followed by Year 10 (29%) and Year 9 or below (10%).

Year 1246.9%

Year 1025.9%

Year 9 or below8.5%

Year 118.3%

Highest qualification level

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV35.6%

Bachelor degree18.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.7%

Postgraduate degree4.2%

Certificate I / II2.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.8%

Field of qualification

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Engineering & related at 18%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Health (13%).

Engineering & related14.5%

Management & commerce13.1%

Health10.5%

Agriculture & environment10.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services8.9%

Society & culture6.6%

Education6.4%

Architecture & building4.6%

Natural & physical sciences4.0%

Creative arts2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$900▲ +63.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,638▲ +71.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,927▲ +68.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.3%

Household income distribution

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99930.3%

$650–$1,49924.9%

Under $65012.5%

$3,000–$3,9997.6%

$4,000 or more5.7%

Personal income distribution

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by Under $650 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

$650–$1,49937.4%

Under $65031.5%

$1,500–$2,99916.2%

$3,000 or more3.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.9%People with a mental health condition5.9%People needing help with daily activities1.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (4%).

None66.5%

One condition17.8%

Two conditions3.4%

Three or more1.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Asthma at 22%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Asthma7.4%

Arthritis6.0%

Mental health5.9%

Other condition4.4%

Diabetes3.5%

Cancer2.8%

Heart disease2.6%

Lung condition1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers29.9%People providing unpaid care8.5%People caring for children unpaid26.5%People who served in the Defence Force3.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▲ +8.7%since 2011 One-parent families9.3%People living alone25.8%▼ -11.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children55%
Couples without children34%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people37.1%

1 person25.8%

3 people15.3%

4 people11.6%

5 people7.1%

6 or more3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$263▲ +396.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▲ +25.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting23.8%Homes owned outright48.4%Separate (detached) houses79.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms72.8%▼ -0.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Rented (24%) and Owned with a mortgage (18%).

Owned outright49%
Rented24%
Owned with a mortgage18%
Other tenure9%

Types of homes

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 87%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house87%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 5 or more (15%).

3 bedrooms34.8%

4 bedrooms23.8%

5 or more14.2%

2 bedrooms12.7%

1 bedroom9.6%

Studio / none1.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Under $200 at 37%, followed by $350–$549 (37%) and $200–$349 (26%).

Under $20023.8%

$350–$54923.8%

$200–$34916.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 29%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $1,800–$2,999 (22%).

Under $1,00027.9%

$1,000–$1,79926.2%

$1,800–$2,99921.3%

$3,000 or more19.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle11.7%▲ +13.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 36%, followed by 2 vehicles (23%) and 4 or more (17%).

1 vehicle35.8%

2 vehicles22.9%

4 or more16.7%

3 vehicles12.9%

No vehicle11.7%

How people get to work

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Worked at home at 35%, followed by Car (driver) (28%) and Walked (20%).

Worked at home30.6%

Car (driver)24.6%

Walked17.4%

Bicycle10.3%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.1%Recent arrivals from overseas9.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.8%Labour-force participation68.1%Employed full-time61.5%

Industries people work in

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 36%, followed by Accommodation & food (20%) and Public administration & safety (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing34.2%

Accommodation & food19.4%

Public administration & safety10.3%

Health care & social assistance4.9%

Construction4.5%

Transport & warehousing4.3%

Education & training4.0%

Retail trade3.1%

Administrative & support2.7%

Arts & recreation2.2%

Occupations people work in

In Unincorporated NSW, the largest group is Managers at 43%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Professionals (10%).

Managers42.4%

Labourers16.7%

Professionals9.7%

Technicians & trades8.6%

Clerical & administrative7.9%

Community & personal service5.6%

Sales workers4.3%

Machinery operators & drivers2.5%

Areas within Unincorporated NSW

Far West Lord Howe Island

Nearby areas

Broken Hill Bulloo Central Darling Bourke Wentworth Cobar Peterborough Orroroo Carrieton

👥 Demographics & Identity