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Aberdeen NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Aberdeen, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Aberdeen NSW is 2,051 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Aberdeen is $716 per week ($37,232 per year). Median rent in Aberdeen is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Aberdeen has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Aberdeen has a population density of 49.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Aberdeen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aberdeen is $1,517.

There were 35 recorded offences in Aberdeen in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

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Aberdeen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Aberdeen Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$716/wk

$37,232 per year

#5172 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Aberdeen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (1,049) Female 48.8% (1,000)

Population Density

49.3

people per km²

2,051 people · 41.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,917

Family income/wk

Aberdeen Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Aberdeen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.7% 309 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.3% 300 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Aberdeen Country of Birth

Australia

98.6%

England

0.9%

China

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Aberdeen Religion

No Religion

34.1%

Anglican

28.0%

Catholic

25.1%

Not stated

5.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Buddhism

1.1%

Christian (other)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Aberdeen Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Aberdeen Languages Spoken at Home

Other

58.3%

Mandarin

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Aberdeen Employment

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Employed full-time

39.3% 590 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.0% 285 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.1% 31 people

🏠

Not in labour force

39.6% 594 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Aberdeen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

67.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Bachelor Degree

11.1%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

Postgraduate Degree

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Aberdeen Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.6%

Professionals

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.7%

Labourers

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Managers

8.3%

Sales Workers

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Aberdeen Field of Study

Engineering

35.0%

Management & Commerce

16.7%

Society & Culture

10.4%

Education

8.1%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Health

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

Agriculture & Environment

4.3%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Aberdeen Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Aberdeen Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

2.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Aberdeen Marital Status

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Married

43.9% 733

↔️

Separated

4.7% 78

📋

Divorced

8.7% 145

🕊️

Widowed

5.7% 96

👤

Never married

37.0% 618

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Aberdeen Ancestry

Australian

36.5%

English

32.8%

Irish

8.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.4%

Scottish

6.6%

German

2.5%

Other

2.5%

Dutch

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

Maori

0.6%

Chinese

0.5%

Welsh

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Aberdeen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.9%

Secondary — Catholic

18.5%

Secondary — Government

15.4%

Vocational Education

14.5%

Pre-school

11.2%

Primary — Catholic

5.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Aberdeen Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.8% 222

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 3,627

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Aberdeen Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.8% 200

—

Not a volunteer

87.2% 1,368

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Aberdeen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.0%

$300-$449/mo

3.0%

$450-$599/mo

1.9%

$600-$799/mo

5.2%

$800-$999/mo

5.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Aberdeen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.3%

Did not go to work

14.2%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Walked only

2.8%

Other

0.9%

Bus

0.6%

Truck

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Aberdeen Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.4%

1 vehicle

34.5%

2 vehicles

37.0%

3 vehicles

15.2%

4+ vehicles

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Aberdeen Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.5%

2 bedrooms

16.0%

3 bedrooms

47.1%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Aberdeen Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

34.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Aberdeen Indigenous Population

10.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

430

Indigenous residents

3,506

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Aberdeen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

209

Arthritis

103

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Aberdeen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Aberdeen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.6%

Couple — no children

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.1%

One parent — children under 15

8.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Aberdeen Military Service

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Previously served

2.8% 44

👤

Never served

97.2% 1,530

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Aberdeen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 210

—

Did not provide

86.5% 1,346

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Aberdeen Children Ever Born

No children

24.2%

1 child

11.0%

2 children

29.8%

3 children

24.0%

4 children

8.6%

5+ children

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Aberdeen When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Aberdeen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

29.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Aberdeen Household Size

1 person

29.5%

2 persons

35.7%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

11.4%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Aberdeen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,683

Moved from NSW

160

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Aberdeen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.6%

Step family — no other children

15.7%

Blended family — no other children

5.4%

Other couple — children only

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Aberdeen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 35 total

Theft

Assault

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Aberdeen Schools

schools nearby

government

929

avg ICSEA score

836

total students

St Joseph's Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 685 students

968

ICSEA

Aberdeen Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 151 students

890

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Aberdeen Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,426/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Aberdeen

Your weekly income

≈ $6,179/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,146/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $80/wk

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Income: $641/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $110/wk

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Income: $775/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $80/wk

West Wyalong

Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $50/wk

The Rock

Income: $636/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $746/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $10/wk

Coleambally

Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $100/wk

Condobolin

Income: $668/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $80/wk

Aberdeen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Darlington Point

Pop: 1,030 Income: $736/wk Rent: $200/wk

Ingleside

Pop: 1,030 Income: $989/wk Rent: $766/wk

Matcham

Pop: 1,038 Income: $953/wk Rent: $550/wk

Kyle Bay

Pop: 1,039 Income: $940/wk Rent: $745/wk

Middle Dural

Pop: 1,040 Income: $990/wk Rent: $650/wk

Pokolbin

Pop: 1,049 Income: $1,045/wk Rent: $600/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aberdeen

What is the population of Aberdeen NSW?

The population of Aberdeen NSW is 2,051 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 49.3 people per km².Aberdeen is ranked #2,981 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Aberdeen?

The median personal income in Aberdeen NSW is $716 per week, or $37,232 per year.The median household income is $1,426 per week.Family income is $1,917 per week.Aberdeen is ranked #5,172 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Aberdeen?

Median rent in Aberdeen NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Aberdeen ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Aberdeen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aberdeen NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Aberdeen?

The median age in Aberdeen NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Aberdeen a good suburb to live in?

Aberdeen is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,051.The median income is $716/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10007. All dollar figures in AUD.