New South Wales
Economy
Wages, jobs, earnings, and cost of living in New South Wales. Real ABS data — no spin.
New South Wales economy at a glance
The average full-time worker in NSW earns $2,148/week (above the national average of $2,129/week). The unemployment rate sits at 4.1% (below the national 4.3%). Wages grew +3.7% over the past year (nationally +3.4%).
The median weekly rent across NSW suburbs is $455, which is 53.9% of median weekly income — above the 30% affordability benchmark.
Wage growth in NSW
WPI tracks how fast wages are growing. NSW vs national. Hover for detail.
Employment in NSW
Unemployment rate and labour force participation for New South Wales.
What NSW earns
Full-time adult average weekly earnings by industry. ABS Cat. 6302.0.
Rent & income in NSW
Median rent and income from ABS Census 2021 suburb data across New South Wales.
Largest suburbs in NSW
Highest-population SA2 areas in New South Wales from ABS Census 2021.
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