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Aberfoyle NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Aberfoyle NSW is 121 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Aberfoyle is $1,041 per week ($54,132 per year). Median rent in Aberfoyle is $210 per week ($910 per month). Aberfoyle has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Aberfoyle has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aberfoyle is $150.

There were 1 recorded offences in Aberfoyle in 2024-25, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Aberfoyle Population

residents (Census 2021)

Aberfoyle Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,041/wk

$54,132 per year

#982 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$150/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Aberfoyle Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.7% (64) Female 45.3% (53)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

121 people · 340.5 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,083

Family income/wk

Aberfoyle 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

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Aberfoyle Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.1% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.9% 11 dwellings

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

Aberfoyle Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Aberfoyle Religion

Catholic

39.7%

Anglican

29.3%

No Religion

14.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.5%

Not stated

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Aberfoyle Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

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

Aberfoyle Employment

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Employed full-time

61.9% 52 people

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Employed part-time

22.6% 19 people

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Not in labour force

15.5% 13 people

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

Aberfoyle Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

33.3%

Certificate III/IV

33.3%

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

Aberfoyle Occupation

Managers

43.1%

Professionals

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Labourers

8.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.9%

Sales Workers

6.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.9%

Community & Personal Service

5.2%

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

Aberfoyle Field of Study

Management & Commerce

33.3%

Agriculture & Environment

24.2%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Health

12.1%

Engineering

9.1%

Education

9.1%

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

Aberfoyle Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Aberfoyle Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

13.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

17.8%

$4,000+/wk

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Aberfoyle Marital Status

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Married

58.5% 55

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Divorced

5.3% 5

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Never married

36.2% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Aberfoyle Ancestry

Australian

33.5%

English

30.5%

Scottish

17.4%

Irish

15.0%

German

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Aberfoyle School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

21.2%

Secondary — Government

18.2%

Primary — Government

18.2%

Primary — Catholic

15.2%

Secondary — Catholic

9.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.1%

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

Aberfoyle Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.3% 8

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No need for assistance

96.7% 234

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

Aberfoyle Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.3% 29

—

Not a volunteer

66.7% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Aberfoyle Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Aberfoyle How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.4%

Car (passenger)

12.2%

Truck

12.2%

Walked only

12.2%

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

Aberfoyle Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.9%

2 vehicles

22.7%

3 vehicles

27.3%

4+ vehicles

34.1%

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

Aberfoyle Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.3%

3 bedrooms

24.4%

4 bedrooms

39.0%

5 bedrooms

19.5%

6+ bedrooms

9.8%

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

Aberfoyle Population Mobility

13.8%

moved in the last year

24.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

77.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Aberfoyle Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

203

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Aberfoyle Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

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

Aberfoyle Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

25.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Aberfoyle Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.4%

Couple — no children

27.8%

Couple — no children under 15

21.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Aberfoyle Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.0% 6

—

Did not provide

93.0% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Aberfoyle Children Ever Born

No children

67.7%

2 children

22.6%

3 children

9.7%

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

Aberfoyle When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Aberfoyle Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

34.9%

5–14 hours

21.7%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

18.1%

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

Aberfoyle Household Size

1 person

10.0%

2 persons

46.7%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

23.3%

5 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Aberfoyle Where Residents Moved From

Same address

100

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Aberfoyle Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Aberfoyle Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2024

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

Aberfoyle Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Aberfoyle

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $2,040/wk

Rent share 9.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cobar

Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Bourke

Income: $860/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $30/wk

South Coogee

Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $3/wk

Coleambally

Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $30/wk

Aberfoyle vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Big Jacks Creek

Pop: 61 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $225/wk

Bland

Pop: 61 Income: $725/wk

Coldstream (NSW)

Pop: 61 Income: $665/wk Rent: $323/wk

Cuttagee

Pop: 61 Income: $487/wk

Mebul

Pop: 61 Income: $474/wk Rent: $425/wk

Milroy (Mid-Western Regional - NSW)

Pop: 61 Income: $900/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aberfoyle

What is the population of Aberfoyle NSW?

The population of Aberfoyle NSW is 121 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Aberfoyle is ranked #8,402 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Aberfoyle?

The median personal income in Aberfoyle NSW is $1,041 per week, or $54,132 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $3,083 per week.Aberfoyle is ranked #982 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Aberfoyle?

Median rent in Aberfoyle NSW is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Aberfoyle ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Aberfoyle?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aberfoyle NSW is $150. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Aberfoyle?

The median age in Aberfoyle NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Aberfoyle a good suburb to live in?

Aberfoyle is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 121.The median income is $1,041/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% 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: 10008. All dollar figures in AUD.