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Abernethy NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Abernethy NSW is 317 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Abernethy is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Abernethy is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Abernethy has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Abernethy has a population density of 37.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Abernethy is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Abernethy is $1,560.

There were 5 recorded offences in Abernethy in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Abernethy Population

residents (Census 2021)

Abernethy Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$737/wk

$38,324 per year

#4796 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,560/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Abernethy Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (174) Female 45.5% (145)

Population Density

37.7

people per km²

317 people · 8.4 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,205

Family income/wk

Abernethy 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)

Abernethy Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

32.2% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

67.8% 59 dwellings

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

Abernethy Country of Birth

Australia

96.9%

England

3.1%

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

Abernethy Religion

No Religion

42.6%

Anglican

25.1%

Catholic

14.9%

Not stated

5.6%

Baptist

4.0%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Abernethy Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Abernethy Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Abernethy Employment

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Employed full-time

43.0% 98 people

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Employed part-time

22.8% 52 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 5 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.0% 73 people

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

Abernethy Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

69.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.8%

Bachelor Degree

10.9%

Certificate I/II

2.5%

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

Abernethy Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.7%

Professionals

10.9%

Managers

9.1%

Sales Workers

5.5%

Labourers

5.5%

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

Abernethy Field of Study

Engineering

36.2%

Management & Commerce

20.2%

Society & Culture

12.8%

Health

12.8%

Education

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

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

Abernethy Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Abernethy Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Abernethy Marital Status

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Married

39.2% 100

↔️

Separated

4.3% 11

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Divorced

9.0% 23

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 9

👤

Never married

43.9% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Abernethy Ancestry

Australian

38.3%

English

29.2%

Scottish

12.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.9%

Irish

4.4%

Italian

1.6%

Other

1.6%

German

1.4%

Dutch

1.2%

Filipino

1.2%

New Zealander

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Abernethy School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Government

28.6%

Vocational Education

14.3%

Pre-school

11.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

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

Abernethy Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.7% 35

✅

No need for assistance

94.3% 583

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

Abernethy Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.4% 34

—

Not a volunteer

86.6% 220

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Abernethy Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.5%

$600-$799/mo

5.5%

$800-$999/mo

5.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

36.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Abernethy How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Did not go to work

20.0%

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

Abernethy Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.8%

2 vehicles

38.5%

3 vehicles

20.8%

4+ vehicles

19.8%

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

Abernethy Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.2%

3 bedrooms

55.1%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

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

Abernethy Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

32.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Abernethy Indigenous Population

14.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

519

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Abernethy Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Abernethy Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Abernethy Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.5%

Couple — no children under 15

19.3%

Couple — no children

18.2%

One parent — children under 15

8.7%

One parent — no children under 15

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Abernethy Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 30

—

Did not provide

87.6% 212

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Abernethy Children Ever Born

No children

34.5%

1 child

10.3%

2 children

25.3%

3 children

26.4%

4 children

3.4%

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

Abernethy When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Abernethy Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.3%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

12.3%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

29.2%

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

Abernethy Household Size

1 person

14.3%

2 persons

31.6%

3 persons

20.4%

4 persons

17.3%

5 persons

9.2%

6+ persons

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Abernethy Where Residents Moved From

Same address

274

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Abernethy Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.1%

Blended family — no other children

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Abernethy Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft

Property Damage

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Abernethy Schools

schools nearby

government

897

avg ICSEA score

114

total students

Kearsley Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 114 students

897

ICSEA

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

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Abernethy Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,069/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Abernethy

Your weekly income

≈ $8,966/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,709/wk

Rent share 17.4%

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Income: $838/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $75/wk

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Income: $787/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $667/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $635/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $40/wk

Abernethy vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Biniguy

Pop: 159 Income: $933/wk Rent: $180/wk

Gin Gin (NSW)

Pop: 159 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $160/wk

Good Hope

Pop: 159 Income: $982/wk Rent: $300/wk

Little Plain

Pop: 159 Income: $669/wk Rent: $225/wk

Matong

Pop: 159 Income: $507/wk Rent: $150/wk

Reedy Creek (NSW)

Pop: 159 Income: $812/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abernethy

What is the population of Abernethy NSW?

The population of Abernethy NSW is 317 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 37.7 people per km².Abernethy is ranked #5,899 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Abernethy?

The median personal income in Abernethy NSW is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $2,069 per week.Family income is $2,205 per week.Abernethy is ranked #4,796 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Abernethy?

Median rent in Abernethy NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Abernethy ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Abernethy?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Abernethy NSW is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Abernethy?

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

Is Abernethy a good suburb to live in?

Abernethy is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 317.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 10011. All dollar figures in AUD.