New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Adelong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Adelong NSW is 938 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Adelong is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Median rent in Adelong is $205 per week ($888 per month). Adelong has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Adelong has a population density of 46.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Adelong is England. The most common religion is Anglican (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Adelong is $1,200.

There were 15 recorded offences in Adelong in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

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Adelong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Adelong Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$599/wk

$31,148 per year

#7096 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$205/wk

$888 per month

#7327 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Adelong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (470) Female 49.8% (466)

Population Density

46.3

people per km²

938 people · 20.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,448

Family income/wk

Adelong 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)

Adelong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.1% 193 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.9% 118 dwellings

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

Adelong Country of Birth

Australia

96.7%

England

2.4%

India

0.9%

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

Adelong Religion

Anglican

34.2%

Catholic

26.3%

No Religion

24.3%

Not stated

6.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Pentecostal

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Adelong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Adelong Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

44.4%

French

22.2%

IAL Punjabi

16.7%

Hindi

16.7%

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

Adelong Employment

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Employed full-time

35.4% 255 people

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Employed part-time

18.3% 132 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.6% 26 people

🏠

Not in labour force

42.6% 307 people

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

Adelong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.0%

Bachelor Degree

17.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

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

Adelong Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.4%

Professionals

16.6%

Managers

16.2%

Community & Personal Service

12.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.7%

Labourers

11.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.9%

Sales Workers

3.2%

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

Adelong Field of Study

Engineering

26.5%

Management & Commerce

13.9%

Health

13.0%

Education

12.2%

Society & Culture

9.6%

Agriculture & Environment

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

Creative Arts

4.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

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

Adelong Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Adelong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

2.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

0.8%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Adelong Marital Status

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Married

43.3% 345

↔️

Separated

5.0% 40

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Divorced

11.3% 90

🕊️

Widowed

7.2% 57

👤

Never married

33.2% 265

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Adelong Ancestry

English

34.8%

Australian

34.5%

Irish

11.0%

Scottish

8.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

German

2.9%

Other

2.5%

Maori

0.8%

Chinese

0.6%

Greek

0.6%

South African

0.6%

Dutch

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Adelong School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

26.7%

Primary — Government

25.6%

Vocational Education

14.5%

Primary — Catholic

14.0%

Secondary — Catholic

8.7%

Pre-school

8.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.3%

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

Adelong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 111

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 1,665

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

Adelong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.5% 184

—

Not a volunteer

75.5% 566

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Adelong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

3.7%

$450-$599/mo

4.6%

$600-$799/mo

9.2%

$800-$999/mo

16.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Adelong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.6%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Walked only

5.4%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Truck

1.0%

Other

1.0%

Bus

0.8%

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

Adelong Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.5%

1 vehicle

40.1%

2 vehicles

33.2%

3 vehicles

15.8%

4+ vehicles

8.4%

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

Adelong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.6%

2 bedrooms

15.7%

3 bedrooms

55.1%

4 bedrooms

24.1%

5 bedrooms

2.4%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Adelong Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

31.5%

moved in the last 5 years

5.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Adelong Indigenous Population

5.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,682

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Adelong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Adelong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

7.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Adelong Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.2%

Couple — children under 15

36.2%

Couple — no children under 15

16.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Adelong Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.9% 29

👤

Never served

96.1% 719

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Adelong Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 116

—

Did not provide

84.4% 626

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Adelong Children Ever Born

No children

23.6%

1 child

6.3%

2 children

32.3%

3 children

22.7%

4 children

13.0%

5+ children

2.1%

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

Adelong When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2016

2018

2019

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

Adelong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

26.6%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

26.7%

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

Adelong Household Size

1 person

32.1%

2 persons

40.1%

3 persons

9.8%

4 persons

10.5%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Adelong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

771

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from ACT

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Adelong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.3%

Step family — no other children

15.6%

Blended family — no other children

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Adelong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Adelong Schools

schools nearby

government

955

avg ICSEA score

total students

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 58 students

980

ICSEA

Adelong Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 24 students

929

ICSEA

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

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Adelong Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,158/wk

Median Rent $205/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Adelong

Your weekly income

≈ $5,018/month

Median rent $205/wk

Left after rent $953/wk

Rent share 17.7%

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Income: $585/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $573/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $5/wk

Adelong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Balmoral (Wingecarribee - NSW)

Pop: 469 Income: $905/wk Rent: $415/wk

Bungonia

Pop: 469 Income: $554/wk Rent: $320/wk

Hinton

Pop: 471 Income: $975/wk Rent: $350/wk

Lidsdale

Pop: 471 Income: $774/wk Rent: $313/wk

Linden (NSW)

Pop: 471 Income: $911/wk Rent: $410/wk

Ardlethan

Pop: 472 Income: $466/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Adelong

What is the population of Adelong NSW?

The population of Adelong NSW is 938 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 46.3 people per km².Adelong is ranked #4,076 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Adelong?

The median personal income in Adelong NSW is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $1,158 per week.Family income is $1,448 per week.Adelong is ranked #7,096 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Adelong?

Median rent in Adelong NSW is $205 per week ($888 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Adelong ranks #7,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Adelong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Adelong NSW is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Adelong?

The median age in Adelong NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Adelong a good suburb to live in?

Adelong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 938.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 10018. All dollar figures in AUD.